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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 6 weeks Assignment Dates: November 23 - December 19 or November 30 - December 26

Overview

The facility is undergoing an EMR conversion and needs extra support.

Schedule

Shift: Nights, 3x12s or 4x12s (19:00 - 7:00)
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Guaranteed Hours: Facility would like someone at 48 hours
Ratio: 1:6
Weekends: Discussed during interview
On-Call: Rotation
Block Schedule: Open to accommodating when allowed
Holidays: Must work holiday weeks. Will not accept multiple holiday RTO requests. November-December RTO blackout.

Requirements

Valid RN license in Kentucky
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg experience (2 years) with experience within the last year
Orthopedics experience
Neurology experience
NIHSS (at time of submission)
BLS (current)
Flu vaccine required. Facility does not accept declinations.
Must be compliant with NLC guidelines. Does not accept pending licenses.
Nursys verification and state license primary source verification
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot). Chest X-ray within 5 years of start for a positive PPD.
Drug screen within 1 year of start (9-panel or instant acceptable)
Background check within 1 year of start
HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM background checks
E-Verify
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
Skills checklist

Other Information

Locals accepted
First-timers accepted with good experience and Ortho/Neuro knowledge
Special requirements: none

Facility

The Medical Center

3.7rating(24 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with The Medical Center

Anonymous

Cardiac Cath Lab (RN)

Staff Position

4.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly.

Cons

Busy lab, float between pre/post, procedure, including EP.

Review of The Medical Center on Sep 25, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
309 beds

ADDRESS250 Park StreetBowling Green, KY 42101

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About Bowling Green, KY

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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