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

Why Join Us Join a nationally recognized unit — recipient of the HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg (2021) — within a facility holding Center of Excellence designations in Colorectal Surgery, Robotics, and Bariatric Surgery (MBSAQIP certified). Perform and manage procedures including ostomy care and irrigation, NGT placement and management, Foley catheter placement and maintenance, central line management, JP drains, wound management, IV starts, and blood administration.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Surgical Specialty Unit (Nights)

Location

Overland Park, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: December 14, 2026 | Expected 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care on a 20-bed Surgical Specialty Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio (5:1 with a patient care tech)
• Perform and manage procedures including ostomy care and irrigation, NGT placement and management, Foley catheter placement and maintenance, central line management, JP drains, wound management, IV starts, and blood administration
• Administer and monitor nutritional supplementation including TPN and G/J tube management
• Operate unit equipment including Alaris IV Pumps, CADD epidural, Alaris PCA, Pyxis Medication Dispensing, telemetry, EKG, bladder scanner, wound vacs, capnostream machines, and SCD pumps
• Document patient care using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Adhere to scheduling requirements including every 3rd weekend and two Mondays and Fridays per 4-week scheduling period; float to like medical/surgical/telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience
• Understanding of post-operative care
• Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to Meditech documentation system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a high-paced surgical specialty or medical-surgical unit
• Familiarity with bariatric, colorectal, or robotic surgery patient populations
• Prior experience with telemetry monitoring and advanced wound care

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized unit — recipient of the HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg (2021) — within a facility holding Center of Excellence designations in Colorectal Surgery, Robotics, and Bariatric Surgery (MBSAQIP certified)
• Gain specialized experience on a dynamic surgical unit with a collaborative team environment and consistent staffing support