RN/LPN - Night Shift

Helmwood Healthcare

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Eligibility: Long-term CareSkilled Nursing Facility

Posted Aug 9 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN or LPN licenseUnencumbered RN or LPN license in the state in which we operate
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state in which we operate

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What it pays

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance

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Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Flexible schedule

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The role and schedule

Weekends: Weekends required

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Helmwood Healthcare

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Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Helmwood Healthcare. New Grad Friendly, Family Oriented, Teamwork Driven, Unique! Join the growing team at Helmwood Healthcare, a nursing home that puts Residents before Revenue. Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, overseeing residents' care, and implementation of schedules for residents. Night shift with rotating weekends.

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In Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent: $909/mo
Household income: $60,760/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Elizabethtown, KY

NeighborhoodsElizabethtown offers a spectrum of residential pockets ranging from historic central streets to sprawling newer subdivisions. Helmwood Heights in the northwest and Woodland Heights in the west are mature, tree-lined neighborhoods known for mid-century brick ranches, split-levels, and colonial designs. Those looking for central convenience often settle near the Ring Road commercial corridor, which features a blend of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. On the eastern side along the Lincoln Parkway corridor, developments like Nicholas Ridge, Foxborough Estates, and the golf-adjacent Thousand Oaks feature contemporary two-story and executive custom builds, while Pear Orchard on the southeast side appeals to families seeking newer suburban construction.

Elizabethtown offers a spectrum of residential pockets ranging from historic central streets to sprawling newer subdivisions. Helmwood Heights in the northwest and Woodland Heights in the west are mature, tree-lined neighborhoods known for mid-century brick ranches, split-levels, and colonial designs.

Those looking for central convenience often settle near the Ring Road commercial corridor, which features a blend of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. On the eastern side along the Lincoln Parkway corridor, developments like Nicholas Ridge, Foxborough Estates, and the golf-adjacent Thousand Oaks feature contemporary two-story and executive custom builds, while Pear Orchard on the southeast side appeals to families seeking newer suburban construction.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: etownkyrealtors.com Source 2: quora.com

Getting aroundLocally, driving is quick and straightforward, with average commute times hovering around seventeen minutes for travel across town to local healthcare facilities and commercial centers. Key thoroughfares include US-31W (Dixie Highway), Ring Road, and Lincoln Parkway, which wrap around the city and keep internal traffic manageable. Elizabethtown sits immediately along Interstate 65, which can see heavy freight volume and peak travel slowdowns, but serves as the direct north-south connector for commuters traveling forty-five to sixty minutes north to Louisville or toward Fort Knox via US-31W.

Locally, driving is quick and straightforward, with average commute times hovering around seventeen minutes for travel across town to local healthcare facilities and commercial centers. Key thoroughfares include US-31W (Dixie Highway), Ring Road, and Lincoln Parkway, which wrap around the city and keep internal traffic manageable.

Elizabethtown sits immediately along Interstate 65, which can see heavy freight volume and peak travel slowdowns, but serves as the direct north-south connector for commuters traveling forty-five to sixty minutes north to Louisville or toward Fort Knox via US-31W.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsRecognized as an official Kentucky Trail Town, Elizabethtown provides direct access to water and trail recreation. Freeman Lake Park serves as the central outdoor hub for kayaking, fishing, and lakeside walking loops, while Elizabethtown Nature Park connects into the broader municipal Greenspace Trails system. Outside city limits, hikers frequent the scenic pathways near Tioga Falls, with regional day escapes like the extensive arboretum grounds of Bernheim Forest and the underground passages of Mammoth Cave National Park an easy drive away.

Recognized as an official Kentucky Trail Town, Elizabethtown provides direct access to water and trail recreation. Freeman Lake Park serves as the central outdoor hub for kayaking, fishing, and lakeside walking loops, while Elizabethtown Nature Park connects into the broader municipal Greenspace Trails system.

Outside city limits, hikers frequent the scenic pathways near Tioga Falls, with regional day escapes like the extensive arboretum grounds of Bernheim Forest and the underground passages of Mammoth Cave National Park an easy drive away.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: kentuckytourism.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Elizabethtown

Known locally as E-town, Elizabethtown provides relocating nurses with an approachable, small-city rhythm paired with central regional connectivity. Situated along Interstate 65 thirty-five miles south of Louisville, it functions as a commercial and healthcare anchor for Hardin County while sparing clinicians the frantic pace of a major metro. Shifts end with an average commute under twenty minutes via routes like Ring Road and Dixie Highway, giving you immediate access to downtime. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the city's Kentucky Trail Town designation, where you can kayak across Freeman Lake Park or run the Greenspace Trails before stopping downtown for homestyle fare at Back Home or craft beers at Flywheel Brewing. Housing spans established brick ranches in Helmwood Heights to newer single-family subdivisions in Pear Orchard and Nicholas Ridge, though prospective renters should plan ahead since rental inventory can be tight. For healthcare professionals seeking supportive community ties, manageable traffic, and easy weekend access to both Bourbon Country and Louisville, Elizabethtown offers a practical, grounded home base.

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As of 2024Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: eifky.org Source 3: kentuckytourism.com Source 4: etownkyrealtors.com Source 5: quora.com Source 6: youtube.com

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Elizabethtown, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.