Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Unit Overview
This is a 28-bed unit focused on providing post-operative care for patients undergoing bariatric and urologic surgeries, as well as managing infections requiring surgical intervention, such as cellulitis, abscesses, and ulcers. The team also cares for patients with gastrointestinal diseases and performs post-surgical follow-ups for various surgical procedures.
Schedule Details
- Contract Length: Available for 13 to 52 weeks, with a preference for longer contracts.
- Orientation Dates: Candidates can be submitted for orientation starting on November 16, 2026, or November 30, 2026.
- Shifts: 12-hour shifts with guaranteed hours of either 36 or 48 per week.
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.
- Holiday Rotation: One holiday off may be requested, with specifics on federal and non-essential holidays outlined.
Responsibilities
Registered Nurses in this unit are responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care, including:
- Assessing patient conditions and monitoring vital signs.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educating patients and their families regarding post-operative care and recovery.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience is required; experience in progressive care or step-down units is a plus.
- Licensure: Active nursing license in Kansas or a multistate license is required. No disciplinary actions allowed.
- Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at the time of submission.
Staffing and Support
The unit supports a collaborative environment with various staffing roles, including:
- Patient Care Technicians
- Patient Safety Monitors
- Care Team Partners
- IV Therapy/Vascular Access Team
- Rapid Response and Wound Therapy Teams
- Charge Nurses and Nurse Managers
- Quality Managers
Additional Information
- Scrub Colors: Navy.
- Jewelry and Body Adornment Policy: Allowed; visible tattoos must not be offensive. Piercings must not interfere with job duties.
- Vaccination Requirements: Immunity status documentation for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella is necessary, along with proof of TDaP and influenza vaccinations.
Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care while fostering professional growth and improvement.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19493654. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.