Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,308 per week in Bowling Green, KY
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgical Intensive Care Unit Location:
Bowling Green, KY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,308 per week Shift
Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 1/26/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in Bowling
Green, Kentucky, 42101! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession:
Nursing Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years as
a Registered Nurse. 1 year of travel nursing experience is
required. License: Current state licensure in Kentucky or compact
state license in hand is required. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
certifications are required. Must-Have: Experience with vascular
surgery populations, including AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy,
fem-pop bypass, and similar surgeries. Experience with intra-aortic
balloon pump, TAVR, pneumonectomy, and post-thoracic surgery.
Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs. Familiarity
with stroke guidelines and performance measures for acute ischemic
and hemorrhagic strokes is preferred. Description: This role
involves working in a mixed acuity unit. The nurse will be
responsible for patient care, ensuring patient safety, and managing
a variety of life-supporting equipment. Patient ratios may vary
from 1:2-3 for unit patients to 1:4-5 for step-down acuity. The
role requires proficiency in assessing and managing critical care
patients. Candidates should be familiar with accessing/managing
ports, arterial line management, and ventilator management.
Experience in care of ventilated patients and effective management
of dysrhythmias is essential. The nurse will assist with procedures
such as chest tube insertion/removal and management of CVP lines.
Maintaining a high standard of care and keeping up to date with
best practices in critical care nursing is a must. This position
may involve providing education and support to patients and their
families. Regular interaction with interdisciplinary teams will be
necessary to provide comprehensive care. Candidates must commit to
staying within a specified distance of the facility for emergency
coverage. Experience in a certified stroke center is preferred. The
position involves some weekend shifts and requires flexibility in
scheduling. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients
from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs
refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective
advocate in various healthcare settings. Change environments
regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion
for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work
engaging and fulfilling. Each assignment introduces you to new
colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry.
Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future
career opportunities and collaborations. Managing assignments,
travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires
effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time
management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.
Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing
your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new
locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances.
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