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Original Job Details

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This NICU travel nurse job in Somerset, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. This role follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this NICU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Assignment Details

Specialty: NICU
Facility: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Location: Somerset, KY 42503

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Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days (3x12)
Job Number: 867073

Travel NICU Requirements:

2+ years of recent NICU experience.
Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.

Somerset, KY

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an acute care hospital serving south-central Kentucky, with internal medicine and family medicine residency programs.

The emergency department operates around the clock, and the hospital holds Joint Commission certification as a Primary Stroke Center. Read More
General surgical care extends across the emergency department, medical-surgical floor and ICU, connecting acute evaluation, operative treatment and inpatient recovery.
Intensive care services include neurological, cardiac, medical and surgical care for patients requiring closer monitoring and treatment during critical illness.
Surgical procedures include colon resection, gallbladder removal, breast surgery, hernia repair and thyroid or parathyroid operations, with laparoscopic options.
The hospital is an American College of Cardiology-accredited Chest Pain Center with percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery treatment.
Maternity care covers antepartum, labor, delivery and postpartum care. Obstetric procedures include cesarean delivery and cerclage, with a Level II NICU for newborns needing additional support.

FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Somerset, KY

What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?

Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.

Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?

Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.

What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?

Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.

What type of assignment can a travel RN expect at Lake Cumberland Regional?

Lake Cumberland Regional is a regional acute-care hospital with residency programs, emergency care, multiple ICUs, cardiac services, surgery, maternity, and a Level II neonatal nursery. Travelers may work with a broad community-referral case mix rather than a narrow subspecialty population.

How is critical care organized at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital?

Intensive-care services include neurological, cardiac, medical, and surgical patients. ICU travelers may care for a varied mix of acute illness, postoperative patients, cardiac events, and neurological conditions within the same regional hospital.

What should cardiac and stroke travelers know about Lake Cumberland Regional?

The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with percutaneous coronary intervention. ED, telemetry, cardiac, and ICU nurses may see patients moving from rapid evaluation into interventional treatment and monitored recovery.

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Explore Somerset, KY

Around Lexington, horse farms lie beyond neighborhoods shaped by a university and its academic hospital community. That combination gives travel nurses a distinctive introduction to Kentucky‘s Bluegrass region. Lexington’s specialist care also serves patients from elsewhere in the state, while community hospitals connect smaller cities and rural areas to the wider healthcare network. Louisville brings another large hospital community along the Ohio River. For a stay near Lexington, a farm tour explains the work behind the thoroughbred pastures, and downtown restaurants and performances offer an outing closer to the city center. Horse country has interest beyond race days: the breeding farms and their landscape tell a longer story about the region.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.