Per diemPosted 8 days ago

NURSE

Department of War Education Activity · Fort Knox, KY

$38.86–$57.05/ hourPay published by the employer
  • EmployerDepartment of War Education Activity
  • LocationFort Knox, KY
  • EmploymentPer diem
  • Posted8 days ago
  • Requisition887790000
  • ProfessionRegistered Nurse

About this role

Department of War Education Activity is hiring a NURSE in Fort Knox, KY. The employer published a pay range of $38.86–$57.05 per hour, and the listing is for a per diem position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other registered nurse roles before you apply.

Registered nurses assess patients, give medications and treatments, and coordinate care with physicians and the rest of the care team.

Duties from the announcement

Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling. Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines. Maintains health information and documents. Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status. Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $47.95 per hour, is 30% above the median of 44 RN postings with published pay in Kentucky ($36.75 per hour).

$37$45

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Fort Knox, KY at a glance

  • $38.42/hrmedian pay, Kentucky
  • $35–$46middle half of earners, per hour
  • Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour.
  • Kentucky is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kentucky license by endorsement.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do registered nurses get paid at other employers in Kentucky?

  • Veterans Health AdministrationLexington, KY$54.19/hr
  • Insight Global, LLCCovington, KY$39.56/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthLEXINGTON, KY$36.75/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Active RN license in the state of the job, or a multistate (compact) license
  • ADN or BSN from an accredited program
  • BLS; ACLS or a specialty certification for critical care, ER and similar units

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