Registered Nurse, PACU
| Facility | Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital |
| Location | Somerset, KY |
| Career Area | Nursing - Registered Nurse |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 01/11/2026 |
| Job ID | #325972 |
Registered Nurse (RN), PACU
Full Time Days-Evenings
Schedule 8:30a-9p position in PACU, rotating night/weekend call
Bonus: $15,000
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.
Job Summary & Essential Functions
- Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Reports to the Director of Surgery.
- Essential Functions Additional Information
- Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
- Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial,
- Complete Medical Record.
- Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.
- Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex
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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 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
What we are looking for:
Education:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); Bachelor's Degree preferred.
License: /Certifications:
Current RN license in state of Kentucky or a current multistate license
- BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire (PALS not required for Pain Clinic RNs).
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions?
Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/MTaylorNurseRecruiterLCRH
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."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.