Medical Surgical RN
Bowling Green, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,809/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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
Medical Surgical RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Start date: ASAP
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Locals are okay
Schedule
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–07:00
- Rotating weekend/holiday
- Must be able to work 3 shifts each week
- Block scheduling is allowed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Kentucky
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg (1 year of experience)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Flu vaccination required; no flu exemptions
- Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
- Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement
- State license verification, as applicable
- NURSYS verification, as applicable
- Competency exam
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable
- 2 clinical references
- 7-year work history
- Background check and education verification must be cleared before start
- Kentucky Caregiver Misconduct Registry search
- Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry search
- EPLS/GSA/SAM check
- HHS/OIG check
- Physical exam within 1 year
- Fit test within 1 year
- Negative 13-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
- TB screening/documentation
- Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation
- COVID vaccination, exemption, or declination for reporting purposes
Preferred
- Travel experience preferred
Additional Notes
- RTO blackout period from October through December due to Epic rollout
- New candidate onboarding documents and acknowledgements are required before start
Employer
Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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