Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,380 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Travel Nursing Contract in Elizabethtown, KY

Join our healthcare team as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. This travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide individualized skilled nursing care in patients' homes while supporting safe transitions, improved outcomes, and greater independence. Located in the heart of Kentucky, Elizabethtown offers a welcoming community, convenient access to Louisville and surrounding areas, and a rewarding setting for clinicians who enjoy community-based home health nursing.

Home Health Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Location: Elizabethtown, KY
• Healthcare Setting: Home Health
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 7–10 days per month, including one weekend per month
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: September 24, 2026 through December 23, 2026
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract
• Dress Code: Scrubs or polo-style shirts with dress slacks; clean, closed-toe shoes are required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Associate degree in nursing or another qualifying educational pathway
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Home health nursing experience and proficiency with OASIS documentation, Start of Care, and other OASIS visits preferred
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to identify safety concerns, recognize changes in patient condition, and appropriately escalate care
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between patient visits

Home Health RN Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with individualized plans of care
• Complete Start of Care assessments and other OASIS-related visits accurately and thoroughly
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition, safety risks, and care needs
• Deliver timely, high-quality clinical documentation and maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary care team regarding patient status, concerns, and recommended interventions
• Escalate changes in condition appropriately and follow through on provider notifications and care coordination
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, disease management, safety, and strategies that support independence
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule, including weekday and weekend coverage
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and outstanding customer service during every patient interaction

Apply now for this Home Health Registered Nurse travel contract in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care in the community.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #522359. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Homecare

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