Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Garden City, KS

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure. Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Garden City, Kansas, 67846!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Garden City, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply | On-call or standby may be required based on unit needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Perform and interpret NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) assessments as required
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and ventilators
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department needs and equitable staff distribution
• Float within designated zone based on unit manager direction and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas or compact eligibility
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Experience with drip titration in a medical/surgical or similar acute care setting
• NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical unit with similar patient populations
• Familiarity with respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilation
• Experience working in a self-scheduling or block-scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, supportive unit environment with nurse aides (1:5 ratio) and charge nurse coverage to support your patient care responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance