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

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Lexington, KY

Explore a rewarding Home Health RN travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky, including the 40503 area. Known for its scenic Bluegrass surroundings, welcoming neighborhoods, parks, and convenient community amenities, Lexington offers an appealing setting for providing meaningful care close to where patients live. Enjoy weekday hours, guaranteed pay, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships while supporting independence, safety, and continuity of care with a collaborative healthcare team.

Home Health RN Travel Job Details

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky area
• Healthcare Setting: Home health care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Contract Dates: November 2, 2026 through February 28, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 17 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• On-Call and Weekend Requirement: Rotational coverage averaging one weekend per month and one weekday as staffing needs require
• Travel Area: Fayette, Jessamine, Garrard, Madison, Powell, Montgomery, and Clark counties
• Travel Support: Mileage reimbursement between patient visits, from the first patient to the last patient
• Dress Code: Professional solid-colored scrubs

Home Health Registered Nurse Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
• At least 1 year of professional registered nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and patient assessment skills
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the assigned home health service area
• Home health nursing experience and familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) are preferred

Home Health Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide and direct skilled nursing care to patients in their homes according to physician orders, applicable regulations, and established care standards
• Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and communicate clinically relevant updates to appropriate care team members
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized home health plans of care
• Coordinate each patient’s total plan of care with physicians, therapists, agency personnel, family members, and community resources
• Promote continuity of care through timely communication, accurate clinical documentation, and effective patient and caregiver education
• Complete home health visits and documentation in a point-of-care environment while maintaining productivity expectations
• Support patients and families with medication management, disease education, safety planning, and self-care strategies
• Participate in the rotating on-call and weekend coverage schedule

Apply now for this Home Health Registered Nurse travel contract in Lexington, Kentucky, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients across the local community.

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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 - Travel Division Job ID #531892. 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

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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