Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Overland Park, KS

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced 36-bed Orthopedics & Spine specialty unit managing orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions including stroke and head injuries, and trauma patients. Why Join Us Join a high-performing, experienced team on a recently expanded all-private-room unit within a busy Level 2 trauma center, recognized for exceptionally low RN turnover and consistently improving employee engagement.

Job Title

Travel RN – Med/Surg Orthopedics & Spine (Night Shift)

Location

Overland Park, Kansas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 12-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced 36-bed Orthopedics & Spine specialty unit managing orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions including stroke and head injuries, and trauma patients
• Maintain patient ratios of 5–6:1 while delivering safe, high-quality nursing care across night shift hours
• Perform wound care and dressing changes, and operate specialty equipment including traction, external fixators, halos, walkers, gait belts, bed alarms, continuous pulse ox, and remote telemetry monitoring
• Utilize the facility EMR system (Meditech) and a mobile communication platform (Mobile Heartbeat) to coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, and respiratory therapy
• Rotate through every third weekend (potentially every other weekend depending on unit needs)
• Collaborate with charge nurses and support staff including PCTs and unit clerks to ensure smooth unit operations

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license (required prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience on a Med/Surg or Telemetry unit
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior experience in orthopedic, spine, or trauma nursing
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR or similar hospital information systems

Why Join Us

• Join a high-performing, experienced team on a recently expanded all-private-room unit within a busy Level 2 trauma center, recognized for exceptionally low RN turnover and consistently improving employee engagement
• Work in a technology-forward environment utilizing mobile communication tools that streamline team collaboration and protect patient privacy