Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Somerset, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed

Facility Overview

• 295-bed acute care hospital serving an 11-county area in south central Kentucky
• Offers cardiac care and an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation
• Employs over 1,200 healthcare professionals and more than 170 physicians across 38 specialties

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Number of Openings: 1
• May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• Orientation held weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an acute care setting

Additional Information

• Call requirements and weekend hours not specified
• Dress code and patient population details not provided
• Facility reserves the right to require additional certifications as needed

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must meet certification requirements before starting the assignment
• May need flexibility to float to nearby units within a 25-mile radius