Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 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.
At a glance
Shift
night
Weekends, holidays, call
Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Nights | Full Time | 6:30/7:00 | Rotating Weekends Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment (one year commitment on nights) Provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Workplace
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Hiring employer
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
Nights | Full Time | 6:30/7:00 | Rotating Weekends
Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment (one year commitment on nights)
Provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. Documents patient care provided. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care. Evaluates learning needs of patients and/or family and provides education. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Skills for this role
direct patient caremedication administrationspecimen collectionclinical treatmentspatient documentationpatient monitoringactivities of daily living assistancecare coordinationpatient educationpatient advocacy
Requirements
Associate's degree in nursing required
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Current RN license in state of practice
BCLS required
ACLS preferred
PALS preferred
Handle with Care preferred
1 year experience
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term disability
About the employer
LC
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Hospital
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a regional hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky (42503). Based on the available job posting information, the facility operates an Intensive Care Unit and actively recruits Registered Nurses for critical care roles. The hospital is currently…
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
Benefits: The only benefit explicitly mentioned in the provided job description is a $20,000 commitment bonus, requiring either a two-year commitment or a one-year commitment for night-shift ICU RNs. No information regarding health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, or other standard benefits was provided in the available research materials.
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.
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