Medical Surgical RN
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Float Pool The Medical Center

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Role

• Per diem Registered Nurse on a medical-surgical unit with a strong orthopedic and neurologic focus.
• Unit: NCHC MCBG MedSurg 3D Ortho/Neuro
• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Unit type: Medical-Surgical, Medical-Surgical Orthopedics, and Medical-Surgical Neurology
• Beds: 24
• Patient population: Adults and geriatric patients

Schedule

• Contract dates: November 30, 2026, through December 26, 2026
• Shift length: 12 hours
• Expected staffing ratio: Approximately 1:6 on days, nights, and weekends
• Float is required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Experience working with Neurology or Orthopedics patients

Clinical Focus

• Post-operative orthopedic and neurologic recovery
• Trauma and fracture care
• Bariatric surgery recovery
• Stroke-related care
• Complex medical-surgical care
• Wound care, wound-vac care, surgical drain management, and chest tube management
• Peripheral IVs, PICC lines, central line blood draws, ports, IV therapy, blood products, and phlebotomy
• Respiratory support within unit scope, including oxygen administration, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and pre- or post-thoracic surgery care
• Heparin, insulin, PCA therapy, and cardiac or vasoactive drips without titration as ordered
• Gastrointestinal and genitourinary care, including feeding tubes, ostomies, continuous bladder irrigation, and pre- or post-hemodialysis care
• Isolation precautions and PPE
• Patient and family education, care coordination, discharge planning, and psychosocial support

Orientation and Onboarding

• Approximately 24 hours of facility orientation
• Unit-specific orientation and competency validation are provided
• Client interview and final offer are required before placement

Additional Notes

• Holiday coverage may be required
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue or Caribbean Blue
• First-time traveler acceptance is not indicated on the updated unit form; verify before presenting candidates