Travel Contract

SICU RN
Bowling Green, KY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$4,493/week

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Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration6 weeks

Pay

94% higher than average Registered Nurse / Surgical ICU Nurse pay in Kentucky

Estimated total pay

$4,493/week

Qualifications

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Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)
Surgical ICU Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse or Trauma ICU Nurse (2 years)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Kentucky Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse – SICU

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Contract: 6 weeks (assignment dates Nov 23–Dec 19 or Nov 30–Dec 26)
Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (19:00–07:00), 48 hours per week
Guaranteed hours: Per facility standard

Unit and Schedule

Mixed acuity unit; may float within scope to stepdown
Ratios: 1:2–3 for unit patients, 1:4–5 for stepdown acuity (as low as 1:2, depending on patient acuity)
Weekends: every other weekend
On-call: not required
Block schedule: open to discussion, cannot be promised
Orientation every Monday
Must work 3 shifts each week between November and December
Must live within 30 minutes of the facility for emergencies
Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Kentucky
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care experience (1 year of experience, within the last year)
1 year or more of total travel experience
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS
NIHSS
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Vascular Surgery experience
Experience with AAA repair
Experience with carotid endarterectomy and carotid procedures
Experience with fem-pop bypass and similar surgeries
Experience with thrombectomy
Experience with pneumonectomy
Experience with EVAR
Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

Onboarding and Compliance

No flu exemptions for travelers; the facility does not accept declinations
Hard document due date: Tuesday 5 PM PST before start date
Background check within 1 year of start, including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, and sex offender search; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
Drug screen (9-panel or instant) within 1 year of start
TB screening (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start; chest X-ray within 5 years if PPD is positive; a positive TB result requires a chest X-ray within 60 days of start and a physician-completed TB clearance form
Required forms: W-4, permanent tax declaration, direct deposit authorization and supporting document, photo ID, Social Security card (only if used on I-9), emergency contact form, EOE forms, E-Verify, arbitration agreement, medical and employee information release, safety manual acknowledgement, skills checklist
Release authorization accepted if on file from prior assignments
Medical refusal of coverage form required only if declining benefits
Primary source license verification and Nursys verification

Employer

Access Healthcare

4.4rating(22 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare

Jonathan Ward E

Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)

5.0rating

Pros

Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.

Cons

Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.

Review of Marigold Sumaoang on Jul 9, 2026

Recommends working with Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!

Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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About Bowling Green, KY

As a Travel Surgical ICU Nurse in Bowling Green, KY here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and lows of 68°F.
Average winter highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Western Kentucky University.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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