Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse – General, GYN & Robotics
Paducah, KY
Nurse First
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,641/week

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Overview

Start Date01/08/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

18% higher than average Registered Nurse / Operating Room Nurse pay in Kentucky

Estimated total pay

$2,641/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,395/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Benefits start day 1
Weekly pay

Description

Looking for a great Travel OR - Operating Room Nursing Job in Paducah, Kentucky? Nurse First posted this Travel Nursing Job that offers 40 hours a week for 13 weeks in Paducah, Kentucky.

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The details for this Travel OR - Operating Room Nursing Job are:

Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Job Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Travel Nurse Salary: $2,641/week
Start Date: 01/08/2026
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Total Hours Per Week: 40 weekly
Shift Breakdown: 5x8 hrs
Shift: 8 hours, days

Nurse First Job ID #61086689. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Nurse First

3.9rating(21 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Nurse First

5.0rating

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

Review of Lauren Commisso on Jan 30, 2025

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About

Nurse First Travel Agency is committed to giving travel nurses the best experience possible. Our company’s founder was a nurse first, and at our roots, we believe nurses need advocates to help them have the best experience possible. That's where we come in. We believe the freedom and experiences travel nurses have the ability to take hold of are second to none. We want our travel nurses to focus on taking care of their patients while experiencing different places without any issues or worries. With this commitment in mind, Nurse First Travel Agency has shaken the industry by paying our travel nurses at just a 10% margin to ourselves. This allows assignments to be fulfilling financially, letting our travel nurses simply enjoy caring for their patients and fully experiencing the area in which their assignment is located.

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About Paducah, KY

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Paducah, KY here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Paducah's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows are around 69°F.
In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows are around 26°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Paducah, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.

Transportation

Paducah is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Paducah is diverse with a mix of age groups.
Common health issues include heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Paducah offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as art galleries, live music venues, and local sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing along the Ohio River.

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