Med Surg/Orthopedics RN
Bowling Green, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,571/weekOverview
- Start Date05/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
Host Healthcare
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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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