Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Bowling Green, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply now for a 13-week Medical-Surgical travel nursing contract in Bowling Green, KY, providing bedside care on a supportive inpatient team. As a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality patient care, support recovery, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, positive outcomes. Bowling Green offers a welcoming community, a vibrant downtown, and convenient access to the scenic landscapes and recreational opportunities of southern Kentucky.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg RN)
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Openings: 2
• Setting: On-site inpatient clinical environment

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kentucky
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience, preferably in a medical-surgical or inpatient setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients with varying medical and rehabilitation needs
• Strong communication, organization, delegation, and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to patient safety, professional conduct, and accurate nursing documentation

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments within the required timeframe following admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide clear instruction to support recovery and discharge readiness.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition accurately and promptly.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians, charge nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Participate in care conferences, rehabilitation programming, discharge planning, and transition-of-care activities.
• Provide direction, training, and appropriate supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Prioritize assignments, delegate effectively, and manage time and resources to meet patient needs.
• Promote a safe patient care environment by following infection prevention, safe-handling, workplace safety, and clinical policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a calm, respectful, and team-oriented unit environment.
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical travel nursing team in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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