Posted Jul 14, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 15, 2026
What this might mean for you
UK HealthCare is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $58k–$81k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Workplace
UK HealthCare
Hiring employer
UK HealthCare
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
Full-time Registered Nurse position in Interventional Radiology at UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY. Responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered care: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to University policies and procedures. Shift is 4-10s @ 7-1730 with night and weekend call (2-3 weeknights and 1-2 weekends of call per schedule period). Requires ADN, active Kentucky RN license (or compact state license/TWP/Provisional License in good standing), and AHA Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date. No experience required. BSN with at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
About the employer
UK HealthCare
Academic Medical Center
UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky, employing approximately 9,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. As the state's land-grant institution, it serves as a Level 1 trauma center and provides the most advanced…
What reviewers appreciate
+Academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center offering high-acuity clinical experience and learning opportunities
+Pay and benefits rated favorably at 3.9 out of 5 stars by employees on Indeed
+Employees report a clear sense of purpose and the ability to learn new things
What reviewers flag
−Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.1 out of 5 stars on Indeed
−Culture rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 stars on Indeed
−Some nursing roles require significant call burdens (2-3 weeknights and 1-2 weekends of call per schedule period in Interventional Radiology)
Benefits: Specific benefits package details are not explicitly stated in the provided research. Employees rated pay and benefits at 3.9 out of 5 stars on Indeed, suggesting relative satisfaction with compensation and benefits compared to other sub-categories. The organization participates in Cigna's medical insurance network, and offers an employee recognition program…
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