Medical Surgical RN
Bowling Green, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,894/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care309 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and a KY or compact RN license.
Details
- Medical Surgical unit setting
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Every other weekend required
- PRN floating required
- Block scheduling available
- On-call required once every pay period (2 weeks)
- Meditech charting system preferred
Requirements
- Active KY RN license or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required (AHA certifications only)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Meditech EMR experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/PICC line management
- Experience with blood product administration and starting/maintaining IVs
- Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and oral suctioning preferred
- Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) preferred
- GI care skills including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management preferred
- Medication administration experience including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
- Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
- Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
- Rapid Response/Code team experience preferred
- Surgical drain management experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg and Med/Surg Tele unit
- Flu vaccination required with no exceptions
- Local candidates within 65 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Travel experience preferred but first-time travelers may be considered
- Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved prior to confirmation
Facility
The Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with The Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 309 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is very quick to respond, friendly, and gets you submitted fast. Highly recommend her.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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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