Registered Nurse Long Term Acute Care

Genie Healthcare

Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Eligibility: ICU

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Kentucky travel rolesKentucky travel postings that state pay run $46/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $59/hr, across 74 postings.

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Vision
401k/Retirement

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Genie Healthcare

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Staffing partner: Genie Healthcare

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Genie Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) in Bowling Green, KY.

Assignment Details

Contract Start: 3 weeks from offer
Shift: 3x12s Nights
Contract Length: 13 Weeks- with the option to extend

Pay Package

Blended Hourly Rate: $54/hr (stipend + taxable)
Local RNs accepted at the same blended rate

(Rate may change if stipend is declined or if health insurance is elected)

_*Facility

Overview

Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH*_)

Care for medically complex and critically ill patients
Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings
Manage pain control and assist with urgent procedures
Support patients and families throughout extended recovery

Requirements

Active RN license

at least two years* of nursing experience, preferably in Med-Surg/Tele, Progressive Care Unit (Step-down), or ICU.

BLS & ACLS certifications

Experience with

Ventilators & Trach's
IV drips
PEG / EG tubes
Telemetry strip interpretation

Benefits with Genie Healthcare

Industry-leading travel RN pay
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
401(k) with company match (50% match up to 6% of employee contribution)

Since 2016, Genie Healthcare has connected nurses with rewarding travel RN and contract RN opportunities nationwide. From the moment you apply, our team supports you every step of the way. Let’s Travel Together.

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Pay: $54.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $998/mo
Household income: $48,873/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bowling Green, KY

NeighborhoodsInside the city, professionals and healthcare staff often gravitate toward the Lovers Lane corridor and neighborhoods surrounding Greenwood and Western Kentucky University, which offer convenient arterial connections to local medical centers. Closer to the core, the Downtown area alongside the St. Joseph and Shake Rag historic districts feature character-rich Craftsman bungalows and established tree-lined streets. Those seeking newer construction and pastoral settings typically look to the southeastern edge in Plano, South Warren, or the rolling acreage of Alvaton, while Smiths Grove provides a distinctly rural community setting within easy highway reach.

Inside the city, professionals and healthcare staff often gravitate toward the Lovers Lane corridor and neighborhoods surrounding Greenwood and Western Kentucky University, which offer convenient arterial connections to local medical centers. Closer to the core, the Downtown area alongside the St. Joseph and Shake Rag historic districts feature character-rich Craftsman bungalows and established tree-lined streets.

Those seeking newer construction and pastoral settings typically look to the southeastern edge in Plano, South Warren, or the rolling acreage of Alvaton, while Smiths Grove provides a distinctly rural community setting within easy highway reach.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: admortgage.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundCommutes across Bowling Green are relatively swift, with typical driving times averaging around sixteen minutes and trips from outlying communities like Plano or Smiths Grove taking roughly fifteen to twenty minutes. Interstate 65 provides a direct north-south arterial spine through the county, though central thoroughfares experience noticeable congestion during morning and late afternoon shift changes. The city lacks expansive public transit options, making personal vehicle ownership essential, particularly when navigating winding county routes and hilly terrain during winter weather.

Commutes across Bowling Green are relatively swift, with typical driving times averaging around sixteen minutes and trips from outlying communities like Plano or Smiths Grove taking roughly fifteen to twenty minutes. Interstate 65 provides a direct north-south arterial spine through the county, though central thoroughfares experience noticeable congestion during morning and late afternoon shift changes.

The city lacks expansive public transit options, making personal vehicle ownership essential, particularly when navigating winding county routes and hilly terrain during winter weather.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers heavily on the region's distinctive karst geology, anchored by Lost River Cave with its walking trails and subterranean boat tour, as well as easy access to nearby Mammoth Cave National Park. Paddlers and kayakers frequently put in along Drakes Creek and the Barren River, while Weldon Peete Park provides dedicated climbing zones and mountain biking singletrack. An expanding system of paved municipal greenways links residential neighborhoods directly to city parks.

Outdoor recreation centers heavily on the region's distinctive karst geology, anchored by Lost River Cave with its walking trails and subterranean boat tour, as well as easy access to nearby Mammoth Cave National Park. Paddlers and kayakers frequently put in along Drakes Creek and the Barren River, while Weldon Peete Park provides dedicated climbing zones and mountain biking singletrack.

An expanding system of paved municipal greenways links residential neighborhoods directly to city parks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: visitbgky.com Source 3: admortgage.com

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Living in Bowling Green

Bowling Green pairs the steady pace of South Central Kentucky with an unexpected cosmopolitan flavor, shaped by both Western Kentucky University and a prominent New American community that enriches local dining with Burmese, Bosnian, and Salvadoran cuisines. For healthcare professionals relocating to regional facilities, day-to-day commutes are remarkably manageable, typically clocking in around sixteen minutes along major thoroughfares and Interstate 65. Housing spans from historic bungalows in Shake Rag and downtown to expanding subdivisions along Lovers Lane, South Warren, and Plano. Off-shift hours can be spent paddling Drakes Creek, cycling the greenways, taking subterranean boat tours at Lost River Cave, or catching a Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball game downtown. However, living here involves clear trade-offs: public transit is minimal, requiring reliable personal vehicles for shift work; seasonal pollen brings severe allergy seasons; and severe weather, including winter ice storms and spring tornadoes, requires vigilance. For major concert tours or airport hubs, you will occasionally make the one-hour drive south to Nashville, but Bowling Green delivers a welcoming, community-grounded base with rich outdoor and cultural access.

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