Med Surg/Orthopedics RN
Bowling Green, KY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,759/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit: Orthopedics and Medical-Surgical
- Beds: Ortho (30 beds), Med Surg (37 beds)
- Patient Ratios: Typically 6:1
- Staffing: Utilizes Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Skilled Nursing Externs (SNEs), and Unit Secretaries; Unit Secretary available during day shift
- Floating: May float to inpatient units, including Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Emergency Department (ED) for patient care and tasks
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling: Monthly increments (4 weeks); full-time requires 4 weekend shifts per month (e.g., 3 Saturdays and 1 Sunday)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Some bedside procedures may be performed by physicians; less common than in CCU or ED
- Dress code requires scrub top and bottoms; no fleece, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, denim, or camo; long sleeve shirt or scrub jacket allowed under scrub top; no shoes with holes
- All experience levels are welcome to apply
- Unit emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care
This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a consistent patient ratio and a structured schedule, suitable for nurses seeking travel assignments in Medical-Surgical and Orthopedics units.
Employer
PRIDE Health
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Pros
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Cons
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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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