Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus: $20,000

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an ICU RN for night full-time shifts with rotating weekends in Somerset, KY. Eligible candidates will provide direct patient care in the ICU, participate in care planning, and collaborate with the care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

A $20,000 commitment bonus is offered for a two-year commitment. Required licensure and education as outlined, with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice; Kentucky license preferred.
• ACLS, PALS and BCLS certifications required; Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and perform clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor patient condition.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, nutrition and mobility.
• Coordinate transfers, discharges and referrals across care teams.
• Educate patients and families considering age and culture.
• Support performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain reliable attendance and flexible shift coverage.

Skills

ICU nursing

Direct patient care

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment

Your Experience Matters

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Nights | Full Time | 6:30/7:00 | Rotating Weekends

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 two-year commitment

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
• 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, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical Ladder Eligible - increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels

Education

What we are looking for:

Associate's degree in nursing required, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

License / Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• BCLS required.
• ACLS,
• PALS,
• Handle with Care preferred.

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295‑bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."