Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Garden City, KS

Manage an adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, neurological disorders, post-surgical recovery, oncology, urology, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care across a Medical Surgical and Telemetry float pool, covering units including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float

Location

Garden City, KS (Float Zone covering up to 60-mile radius)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Full-Time Hours

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a Medical Surgical and Telemetry float pool, covering units including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation
• Manage an adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, neurological disorders, post-surgical recovery, oncology, urology, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
• Titrate Heparin drips and manage IV therapy in accordance with facility protocols
• Operate within a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 based on acuity, collaborating with nurse aides and designated charge nurses
• Float to assigned facilities within the zone up to 60 miles from the zone's city center, with facility assignments communicated via schedule or Just-In-Time (1–2 hours before shift start)
• Adhere to weekend shift requirements (6–9 shifts per 6-week schedule) and participate in holiday rotation as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact license eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last 3 years
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability and willingness to float throughout the full 60-mile zone radius for the duration of the contract
• Flexibility to accept Just-In-Time facility assignments with 1–2 hours notice prior to shift start
• Must be available and present in state for the full week of orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a neurological nursing setting
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pump systems and EPIC electronic health records
• Experience floating across varying acuity levels including PCU/Stepdown and ICU observation holds

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience across multiple specialties and facilities within a structured regional float pool program
• Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance, providing reasonable planning visibility for travel nursing assignments