Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Transplant Nephrology) | Night Shift
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: August 24, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical-surgical nursing care to patients on a 20-bed Transplant Nephrology unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
- Deliver post-transplant and renal-focused nursing care, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members including PCTs and unit educators
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Fulfill scheduling requirements including 3 weekend shifts per month
- Participate in unit float rotation as required per contract nurse floating policy
- Collaborate with virtual nursing support staff who manage patient admissions, allowing bedside nurses to maintain focus on direct patient care
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in medical-surgical nursing
- Familiarity with nephrology, renal care, and kidney transplant patient populations
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with dialysis patients (note: dialysis procedures are performed off the unit)
- Experience working in a Level 1 trauma-designated facility
- Proficiency with Meditech or similar electronic health record systems
Why Join Us
- Work on a recognized, team-oriented unit that values collaboration, evidenced by a unit-level teamwork award program
- Benefit from virtual nursing support for patient admissions, reducing administrative burden and allowing you to focus on quality bedside care