Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/01/2025
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Danville, Kentucky

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) with this rewarding travel nursing job in Danville, KY. Join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying the vibrant community and scenic beauty of central Kentucky. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs seeking Kentucky nursing jobs in a supportive Med/Surg unit.

• Location: Danville, KY 40422 (Kentucky healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3 shifts/week)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Openings: 3 Registered Nurse positions available
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1700 - $1820

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Kentucky or compact state)
• BLS Certification (required before first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required before first shift)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg bedside clinical experience (2 years preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and prioritize patient safety

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and create individualized patient care plans
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in accordance with clinical protocols and safety standards
• Supervise and guide Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and new staff
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record
• Participate in interdisciplinary healthcare team conferences and support patient rehabilitation programs
• Initiate discharge planning and provide patient/family education from admission
• Maintain a safe hospital environment by following policies and reporting hazards
• Foster a positive team culture and participate in unit-based activities
• Assume charge nurse duties as needed after orientation
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education for nursing jobs

Apply now to join our Med/Surg nursing team in Danville, Kentucky and take the next step in your healthcare career!

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Med/Surg

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• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus