Med Surg RN
Somerset, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,966/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Somerset, KY 42503 with a respected acute care hospital in the Lake Cumberland area. Join a supportive South Central Kentucky healthcare team for a 13-week contract, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and consistent night shifts.
Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Location: Somerset, KY 42503
- Facility Type: Acute care hospital
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750–$1,840
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 4, 2027
- Floating: May be required within a 25-mile radius of the facility
- Orientation: Weekly on Mondays
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- At least 1 year of acute care experience required; 1–2 years preferred
- Previous Med/Surg nursing experience in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Required certifications must be completed prior to start
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and patient assessment skills
- Ability to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary care team
- Travel-ready and flexible for floating as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients
- Assess patients, monitor conditions, and respond promptly to changes in status
- Administer medications, treatments, and ordered interventions accurately
- Document patient care thoroughly in accordance with hospital standards
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to support coordinated care
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient education
- Deliver compassionate bedside care that promotes a positive patient experience
- Support a collaborative unit culture focused on quality, reliability, and patient safety
Apply now to join this Med/Surg RN travel healthcare job in Somerset, Kentucky and take the next step in your nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Somerset, KY
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