Employer
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical
Somerset, Kentucky
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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026
What this might mean for you
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
What the posting states
- Shift
- Nights
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Nights, Full Time, 6:30-7:00, Rotating Weekends.
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Current RN license in state of practice
- Associate's degree in nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- Current RN license in state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- BCLS required
- ACLS preferred
- PALS preferred
- Handle with Care preferred
Benefits
- Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment
- Medical insurance (multiple levels, starting at $10 per pay period)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
About the employer
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a regional hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky (42503). The hospital is currently offering a substantial $20,000 commitment bonus for ICU RNs willing to commit to a two-year employment term, or a one-year commitment for night-shift…
What reviewers appreciate
- $20,000 commitment bonus offered for ICU RNs, with a one-year commitment option available for night shift
- Full-time employment with structured shift scheduling
- Interdisciplinary collaborative care environment emphasized in job description
What reviewers flag
- Night shift required with 6:30/7:00 PM start times
- Rotating weekend coverage is mandatory
- Multi-year commitment required to receive full commitment bonus
Living in Somerset, KY
Somerset sits in south-central Kentucky near Lake Cumberland, a sprawling reservoir known for boating and fishing. Small-town rhythm dominates, with a historic downtown and easy access to outdoor recreation. A practical pick for nurses who prefer a quieter community setting within driving distance of Lexington and Knoxville.
- State price level · Kentucky
- 90.2
- 10% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $775/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
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Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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