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Registered Nurse, Med Surg
Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

$1,432-1,878/week

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Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

Unit: Ortho and Med Surg
Beds: Ortho (30 beds), Med Surg (37 beds)
Patient Ratios: Typically 6:1
Staffing: Utilizes Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Skilled Nursing Externs (SNEs), and Unit Secretary (US) during day shifts
Documentation System: Meditech
Floating Policy: Float to inpatient units, including Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Emergency Department (ED) for patient care and tasks
Scheduling: Monthly schedules (4-week increments); full-time requires working 4 weekend shifts per month (e.g., 3 Saturdays and 1 Sunday)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Details

Procedures: Some bedside procedures performed by MDs; less common than in CCU/ED
Dress Code:
- Scrub top and bottoms required
- No fleece, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters
- Long sleeve shirt under scrub top or scrub jacket permitted
- No shoes with holes, no denim, no camouflage

Additional Notes

All experience levels are welcome to apply
Unit encourages teamwork and hard work
Opportunity to work with a supportive team and utilize new equipment and technology

Facility

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
157 beds

ADDRESS1801 Ashley CircleBowling Green, KY 42104

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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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