Posted 10/04/2026 · Job #514467
Med/Surg RN- Paducah, Kentucky
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job in Paducah, Kentucky
Bring your Med/Surg nursing expertise to a rewarding travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Paducah, KY. This medical-surgical nursing role offers the chance to work in a supportive acute care environment while serving a diverse patient population, including adults and older adults. Paducah is a welcoming western Kentucky city known for its riverfront charm, friendly community feel, and easy access to outdoor recreation and local culture. Apply now to join a team where your clinical skills make an impact.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Setting: Inpatient Acute Care Med/Surg Unit
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
- Location: Paducah, KY 42003
- Schedule Notes: Every other holiday and every other weekend availability may be required; block scheduling is not guaranteed
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure
- Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
- Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS accepted in lieu of BLS
- Med/Surg nursing experience strongly preferred; orthopedic experience is a plus
- Ability to successfully complete a dysrhythmia exam at orientation
- Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Complete and document thorough patient assessments and care plans in the electronic medical record
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members to support discharge planning and continuing care needs
- Educate patients and families based on individualized needs, diagnoses, and treatment plans
- Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Support patients across a variety of diagnoses while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and efficiency
- Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment with changing patient needs
Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your Kentucky nursing job search. Apply now for this travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Paducah, KY.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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