Registered Nurse, Med Surg
Bowling Green, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,774/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care157 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 11, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Ortho/Med Surg unit at a hospital in Bowling Green, KY, requiring at least 2 years of experience and a KY or compact RN license.
Details
- Inpatient hospital setting in Bowling Green, KY
- Ortho Surgical and Med Surg unit with 30 ortho beds and 37 Med Surg beds
- Typical patient ratio of 6:1
- Unit is supported by PCTs and SNEs in tech roles, with a unit secretary available during day shift
- Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 13-week contract
- Scheduling is managed in 4-week increments; full-time staff must work 4 weekend shifts per schedule block (e.g., 3 Saturdays and 1 Sunday)
- Floating required to inpatient units to take patients, as well as task-based floating to CCU and ED
- Documentation system: Meditech
- Some bedside procedures performed by MDs on the unit, though less common than in CCU or ED
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in orthopedics or med/surg required
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Candidates of all experience levels are welcome to apply per the facility
- Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- Scrub top and scrub bottoms required; no fleece, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, denim, or camo; long-sleeve shirts under scrub tops or scrub jackets are permitted; no shoes with open holes
Facility
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 157 beds
Employer
American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Bowling Green, KY
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Bowling Green, KY here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and lows of 68°F.
- Average winter highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Western Kentucky University.
- Car friendliness is high, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- Bowling Green has a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and the university.
- Plenty of restaurants, retail shops, and eateries in the downtown area.
- The city offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and visiting nearby national parks.
- There are also cultural attractions like the National Corvette Museum and motorsports park.
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