GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lawrence, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical | Night Shift in Lawrence, Kansas
Apply for a 13-week Medical-Surgical travel nursing assignment in Lawrence, Kansas. Join a dedicated acute-care hospital team as an experienced Med/Surg RN providing comprehensive care to diverse adult patients on 12-hour night shifts.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
- Location: Lawrence, Kansas
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Start Date: November 8, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, through February 7, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week, generally three 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: No set schedule; weekend coverage is based on unit needs
- Additional Expectations: Holiday coverage and floating as needed
Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care setting
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Step-down nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to changing unit schedules
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients throughout the care continuum
- Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for changes in patient status
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, patients, and families to support quality patient outcomes
- Document assessments, nursing interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record
- Promote patient safety, comfort, education, and effective discharge planning
- Float to other appropriate hospital units and support weekend or holiday coverage as needed
Lawrence, located along the Kansas River, offers a welcoming community, historic downtown, local arts and culture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Apply now to join this acute-care travel nursing team in Kansas.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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 Job ID #531116. 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: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
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
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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