Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bowling Green, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,970/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date07/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,970/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Surgery Bowling Green, KY
Operating Room (OR) Surgery professionals are needed for a healthcare facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to support elective surgical services and required on-call coverage. The role includes participating in orthopedic and other specialty procedures and collaborating with the unit team to ensure safe, efficient patient care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

Schedule: Days; 12 shift hours; minimum 36 hours per week. Call required: one weekend per month with 2 first call and 2 second call weekdays. Operating hours are 07:0018:30 for elective cases; call shift 18:3007:00 for first call and 18:3021:00 for second call. Weekend call includes a 48-hour call period.
Required Qualifications:
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Education/Degree: Not specified
- Experience: Not specified beyond the role requirements
- Location Requirements: Bowling Green, KY
- Additional requirements: Positive attitude and willingness to work as a team
Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
Additional Information:
- Call will be required for these positions.
- Procedures performed include orthopedics, general, urology, gyn, and ent.
- Equipment includes MAKO, Velys hip & knee, and DaVinci XI (two).
- Documentation system: Meditech.
- Work environment information provided: work friendly environment.
- Dress code: required uniform; candidates must provide their own scrubs.
- Unit guideline and policy attachment is requested for unit-specific policies and guidelines.

Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1274156. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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About Bowling Green, KY

As a Travel Operating Room 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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