Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Topeka, KS

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed post-surgical stepdown unit specializing in colorectal and major abdominal surgeries, including colectomy, bowel resection, ostomy, and hernia repair. Care for patients following urological procedures (TURP, kidney stones, prostatectomy), orthopedic surgery (hip and ankle fractures, amputations), and plastic surgery (debridements).

Job Title

RN – Surgical Stepdown (Post-Surgical: Abdominal/Colorectal)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed post-surgical stepdown unit specializing in colorectal and major abdominal surgeries, including colectomy, bowel resection, ostomy, and hernia repair
• Care for patients following urological procedures (TURP, kidney stones, prostatectomy), orthopedic surgery (hip and ankle fractures, amputations), and plastic surgery (debridements)
• Manage specialty wound care and surgical drains in a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio environment
• Document and chart accurately using Epic EMR system
• Float as needed to other post-surgical floors and medical-surgical inpatient units
• Participate in a High Reliability Organization culture by identifying risks, preventing harm, and continuously improving patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas or Multistate RN license required; no disciplinary actions or license hits permitted — no exceptions
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care or stepdown experience required
• ADN or BSN degree in Nursing
• No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the standard rate (no radius rule applies)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR (test-out option available)
• Background in post-surgical abdominal, colorectal, urological, or orthopedic patient populations
• Willingness to commit to a longer contract of 26–51 weeks (longer contracts receive priority consideration)

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated health system committed to nursing excellence, patient safety, and a collaborative team culture
• Work within a nonprofit, integrated health system that values professional growth, compassionate care, and continuous improvement