Med Surg RN (Neuro/Ortho)
Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Med Surg - Neuro/Ortho Floor)

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Med Surg on Neuro/Ortho floor
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers: Accepted if they have good experience and Ortho/Neuro knowledge
• Weekend Requirement: To be discussed during interview
• On-call: Rotation required
• Block Schedule: Accommodations possible when allowed
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 65-mile radius
• License: Must be compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines; pending licenses not accepted
• Holiday Time Off: Must work weeks of holidays; multiple holiday time-off requests not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Preference for 48 hours per week
• Special Requirements: Must have MS Ortho & MS Neuro experience
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions allowed

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification (must be completed through APEX)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with recruiter/unit)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; official transcript or diploma may be accepted in lieu of verification on a case-by-case basis
• State-specific searches including Kentucky Caregiver Misconduct Registry required
• Drug screening: Negative 13-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable); includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, ecstasy, fentanyl, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, tramadol
• Physical exam required within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands of position
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccines or positive titers, no declinations accepted)
• Flu vaccine documentation required for 2025-26 season (no exemptions)
• COVID-19 vaccination, exemption, or declination required for reporting purposes (does not prevent starting)

Documentation and Onboarding

• Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport required
• I9 Attestation required
• E-Verify Attestation required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be reviewed and signed (e.g., confidentiality, computer agreement, health history, communicable disease, privacy acknowledgment)
• Badge photo required prior to start (specific background and appearance guidelines)
• Candidate must complete required training modules prior to start
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Complete employment application including 7-year work history
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to work holiday weeks with limited time-off flexibility
• Locals accepted within 65 miles
• Block scheduling accommodations possible when allowed
• Flu vaccine is mandatory with no exemptions allowed
• First-time travelers accepted if they have strong Ortho/Neuro experience

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with orthopedic and neurological experience seeking a travel contract in Kentucky with night shifts and a supportive team environment.