TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64132!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Orthopedic Trauma (Travel)
Location
Kansas City, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Three weekend shifts per schedule period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
- Care for post-operative patients including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma patients and neuro overflow
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
- Document patient care using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Conduct bedside shift reports and perform hourly rounding in accordance with patient experience standards
- Float to other Medical Surgical level-of-care units (General MS, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma) as needed — contract staff are first to float
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (must be valid for the state of Missouri or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week, including three weekend shifts per schedule period
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
- Telemetry (Tele) experience
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or familiarity — helpful given neuro overflow patients on the unit
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, gaining exposure to a high-acuity, specialized patient population
- Unit is supported by Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), allowing nurses to focus on direct patient care