RN Temporary
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Registered Nurse (Interim)

Commonwealth of Kentucky Benton, KY 42025, US
$28.92 - $33.23 / hour
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7/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Registered Nurse (Interim)

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$28.92 - $33.23 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

295 Camp Curie Road

Benton, KY 42025 USA

Description

Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and Wildlife Resources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors by fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky?

Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! This is a seasonal position at Camp Currie within the Information and Education Division.

The Registered Nurse will perform medical treatment and administer medications, as prescribed, to campers and staff. Intervenes when emergency care is required. Promotes health maintenance and prevention of illness for campers and staff at Conservation Camp. Works in a conservation summer camp for young people. Duties are performed in a rustic setting and most of the time are spent outside. May be called upon to work with young people attending the camp during the evening hours.

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

  • Maintains licensure for the length of employment to perform medical treatment and administer medications, as prescribed, to Camp Webb campers and staff. Intervenes when emergency care is required. Promotes health maintenance and prevention of illness for campers and staff at Conservation Camp Webb.
  • Maintains essential documentation in medicine administration logs, medical treatment logs, and incident logs/reports as medication is administered to campers and/or staff, medical treatment is performed on campers and/or staff, and incidents occur which required a response by a medical professional.
  • Supervises, teaches, delegates, and oversees other personnel in the performance of nursing care activities such as Camp Director.

Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Certified Registered Nurse
  • Responsible and positive outlook.
  • A willingness to work as part of a team.
  • A self-starter/motivated individual.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070/ https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to hazards common in hospitals or institutional settings which requires the following of safety procedures.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Nancy Kiernan at Nancy.Kiernan@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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