Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Bowling Green, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,966/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg RN job in Bowling Green, Kentucky: join a patient-centered rehabilitation team, deliver high-quality bedside nursing care, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting.
Join a patient-centered Med/Surg team in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where you can put your bedside skills to work in a supportive rehabilitation setting. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide meaningful care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and make a real impact on patients working toward recovery. Bowling Green is a welcoming South Central Kentucky community known for its friendly atmosphere, convenient city amenities, and easy access to outdoor recreation and local attractions.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Setting: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) / Rehabilitation
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
- Start: ASAP
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience in acute care, Med/Surg, or rehabilitation nursing
- BLS certification required prior to first shift
- Strong assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment
- Experience supporting patient education and discharge planning preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and use findings to develop individualized care plans
- Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
- Communicate patient status changes promptly to the care team to support continuity and safety
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and on time
- Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute to rehabilitation planning
- Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from admission through discharge
- Provide direction and supervision to ancillary nursing staff as appropriate
- Promote a safe, positive, and efficient patient care environment
- Support team collaboration, patient education, and quality outcomes throughout the assignment
Apply now to explore this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Bowling Green, KY and take the next step in your Kentucky 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
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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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