# Job Opportunity – Surgical Specialty Registered Nurse – KansasStart Date:
December 14, 2026
Location:
Leawood, Kansas
Compensation:
Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule:
48 hours per week guaranteed. Every 3rd weekend required. Two Mondays and Fridays per 4-week scheduling period. May float to like medical/surgical/telemetry units.
Highlights:
- 20-bed private surgical specialty unit with 4:1 patient ratio (5:1 with patient care tech support)
- High-paced, post-operative care environment with diverse surgical patient population
- Working in a facility recognized as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal and Robotics, and MBSAQIP certified in Bariatric surgery
- Award-winning unit: Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg 2021
- Electronic documentation system (Meditech) with modern equipment including Alaris pumps, telemetry, and Pyxis medication dispensing
- Supportive unit staffing with 4-5 nurses per shift and dedicated patient care technician
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Kansas or compact state eligibility
- Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
- Strong understanding of post-operative care and surgical patient management
- Proficiency in ostomy management, central line care, wound care, IV therapy, blood administration, and NG tube management
- BLS certification required
- Ability to manage JP drains, wound vacs, PCA pumps, epidural catheters, and nutritional supplementation including TPN
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join an award-winning surgical specialty team at a nationally recognized facility that specializes in advanced surgical procedures including bariatric, colorectal, and robotic surgery. This high-paced unit offers excellent opportunities to develop advanced post-operative care skills while working with a collaborative nursing team in a modern, well-equipped environment. With guaranteed hours and comprehensive support staff, you'll be positioned to deliver exceptional patient care in a unit committed to clinical excellence.