The Medical Center (bowling Green) is a 304-bed hospital in Bowling Green, KY — Teaching.
14 openings posted here, advertised at $2,033 to $2,891 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
The Medical Center (bowling Green) has 14 openings posted across 5 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,033 to $2,891, with a median of $2,270. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Kentucky median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 6 | $2,033 – $2,247 | $2,140 | 5% under | Night |
| ICU | 3 | $2,270 – $2,317 | $2,281 | at the median | Night |
| PCU | 2 | $2,220 – $2,859 | $2,539 | 13% over | Night |
| Cath Lab | 2 | $2,891 | $2,891 | — | Day |
| CVICU | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | — | Night |
The comparison is against the Kentucky median advertised rate for the same specialty. The Medical Center (bowling Green) posts above it in 1 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 6 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,033 to $2,247 a week, 5% under the Kentucky median for Med-Surg. ICU: 3 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,270 to $2,317 a week, at the Kentucky median. PCU: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,220 to $2,859 a week, 13% over the Kentucky median for PCU.
Against the national average, Bowling Green, KY runs housing 37% below and utilities 25% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Bowling Green, KY metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10% below |
| Housing | 37% below |
| Utilities | 25% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 3% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Bowling Green is $1,100 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $925.
Kentucky taxes wage income.
Other Kentucky hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 14 | $2,345 | 1,129 | $1,255 |
| St Elizabeth Edgewood | Edgewood | 10 | $2,238 | 438 | — |
| Pikeville Medical Center | Pikeville | 6 | $2,579 | 328 | — |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro | 1 | $2,709 | 302 | $1,010 |
1 travel nurse review, 2.5★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Night shift is where it's at here. The team works together and it's not as bad as some places I've been. If you're confident in your skills you can make it work. Some floors are better than others so …
Cons: 6:1 ratios on med-surg, and they'll sometimes split you between 2 units that are next to each other. Multiple travelers I've talked to straight up cancelled their contracts here calling it unsafe. EMR…