Clinical | RN: ICU - Contract - Nights

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions

Somerset, Kentucky

Posted Jul 23 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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Travel package: Housing provided

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Weekly direct deposit pay options
Guaranteed hours
401K with company match
Ability to earn up to $750 for each referral
Free private furnished housing or tax-free subsidy
Career development for your lifestyle and location preference through a wide network of facilities

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Grow Your Career with HealthTrust & Lifepoint Health. HealthTrust Workforce Solutions has partnered with Lifepoint Health to provide travel nurse opportunities. This community hospital is seeking a highly skilled nurse to join their team for an 8, 10, or 13 week assignment. Perform plan of care intervention including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition. Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care. Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide education. Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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In Somerset, KY

Somerset, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $775/mo
Household income: $34,704/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Somerset, KY

NeighborhoodsResidential options in the Somerset area range from traditional grid neighborhoods near downtown along Bourne Avenue to newer suburban single-family developments along corridors like James Road and Makena Drive. Adjacent communities like Ferguson offer a tight-knit, historic small-town feel immediately bordering central Somerset, while Science Hill to the north provides quieter, rural-residential living. Beyond the central core, many residents live on expansive plots and farm acreage across broader Pulaski County or in lakeside subdivisions tailored toward Lake Cumberland access.

Residential options in the Somerset area range from traditional grid neighborhoods near downtown along Bourne Avenue to newer suburban single-family developments along corridors like James Road and Makena Drive. Adjacent communities like Ferguson offer a tight-knit, historic small-town feel immediately bordering central Somerset, while Science Hill to the north provides quieter, rural-residential living.

Beyond the central core, many residents live on expansive plots and farm acreage across broader Pulaski County or in lakeside subdivisions tailored toward Lake Cumberland access.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: homes.com

Getting aroundEveryday travel in Somerset relies heavily on personal vehicles, as public transit and bike infrastructure are exceptionally limited. US Highway 27 serves as the primary commercial and commuter spine, linking downtown Somerset with nearby enclaves like Ferguson, Science Hill, and local medical facilities. While overall traffic volume is modest compared to metropolitan areas, driving along US 27 can experience sluggish slowdowns and seasonal congestion caused by boat trailers and summer visitors heading toward Lake Cumberland marinas.

Everyday travel in Somerset relies heavily on personal vehicles, as public transit and bike infrastructure are exceptionally limited. US Highway 27 serves as the primary commercial and commuter spine, linking downtown Somerset with nearby enclaves like Ferguson, Science Hill, and local medical facilities.

While overall traffic volume is modest compared to metropolitan areas, driving along US 27 can experience sluggish slowdowns and seasonal congestion caused by boat trailers and summer visitors heading toward Lake Cumberland marinas.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is dominated by Lake Cumberland, widely considered Kentucky's premier destination for houseboating, wakeboarding, striper fishing, and shoreline camping. Nearby public access includes Pulaski County Park along the water and General Burnside Island State Park, which features campground facilities and an 18-hole golf course surrounded by the lake. Within town limits, residents utilize Rocky Hollow Park, Somersport Park, and the municipal SomerSplash Waterpark, while Haney's Appledale Farm and Cumberland Falls State Park provide scenic regional day trips.

Outdoor recreation is dominated by Lake Cumberland, widely considered Kentucky's premier destination for houseboating, wakeboarding, striper fishing, and shoreline camping. Nearby public access includes Pulaski County Park along the water and General Burnside Island State Park, which features campground facilities and an 18-hole golf course surrounded by the lake.

Within town limits, residents utilize Rocky Hollow Park, Somersport Park, and the municipal SomerSplash Waterpark, while Haney's Appledale Farm and Cumberland Falls State Park provide scenic regional day trips.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: seesomerset.com Source 2: homes.com

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Living in Somerset

Known as the capital of Lake Cumberland, Somerset offers nurses an authentic blend of quiet rural living and seasonal lakeside vitality. Serving as the primary regional and healthcare hub for Pulaski County, daily life revolves around the US Highway 27 corridor and a compact downtown anchored by Fountain Square and the historic Virginia Theater. Healthcare professionals will find clinical jobs largely concentrated under Lifepoint Health, creating a close-knit, centralized medical network. Off shift, downtime centers on the outdoors—boating and fishing on Lake Cumberland, exploring Pulaski County Park, or relaxing at local spots like Baxter’s Coffee and Amon’s Sugar Shack. Housing ranges from older homes along Bourne Avenue to rural acreages in Ferguson and Science Hill. Trade-offs are clear: a car is essential, retail and singles nightlife are sparse, and quiet winter rhythms contrast with massive summer tourist influxes. For nurses seeking outdoor recreation and genuine small-town hospitality, Somerset provides a grounded Kentucky lifestyle.

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Somerset, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.