Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Transplant Nephrology (Night Shift)
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: August 24, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical-surgical nursing care on a 20-bed Transplant Nephrology unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
- Monitor and manage patients with renal and nephrology diagnoses, including kidney transplant recipients
- Coordinate care with unit secretaries, patient care technicians, and a unit educator to support patient outcomes
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Fulfill scheduling requirements including 3 weekend shifts per month; agency/contract nurses float first per unit policy
- Collaborate with virtual nursing support, which handles patient admissions remotely, allowing bedside nurses to focus on direct patient care
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical-surgical nursing role
- Proficiency or willingness to work within the Meditech documentation system
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with nephrology, renal care, or kidney transplant patient populations
- Familiarity with dialysis coordination (note: dialysis is performed off the unit)
- Background in a Level 1 trauma hospital environment
Why Join Us
- Work on a unit recognized for outstanding teamwork, including a "We Show Up" teamwork award
- Benefit from a virtual nursing model that handles patient admissions, allowing bedside nurses to dedicate more time and attention to their patients