Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Topeka, KS

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed general medical inpatient unit serving a broad range of diagnoses including respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal, dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal), sepsis, and various infections. Proof of immunity or vaccination for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella (titer or vaccination series); TDaP; Influenza vaccine or approved exemption during flu season; current TB documentation.

Job Title

RN – Medical Surgical (General Medical Inpatient)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care (Inpatient)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed general medical inpatient unit serving a broad range of diagnoses including respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal, dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal), sepsis, and various infections
• Maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio while delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Apply critical thinking and clinical expertise within a High Reliability Organization culture focused on risk identification, harm prevention, and continuous improvement
• Document patient care accurately using the Epic charting system
• Float as needed to other post-surgical floors and medical-surgical inpatient units
• Participate in holiday rotation; up to 2 federal holidays per year and designated non-essential holidays as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas or Multistate RN license required; no disciplinary actions or license hits permitted, no exceptions
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care medical/surgical experience
• ADN or BSN degree in Nursing
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella (titer or vaccination series); TDaP; Influenza vaccine or approved exemption during flu season; current TB documentation
• Local travelers are welcome and accepted at the same rate; no radius rule applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Epic EMR (test-out option available)
• Experience caring for patients with dialysis (hemodialysis and/or peritoneal), sepsis, or complex multi-system diagnoses
• Ability to commit to a longer contract length of 26–51 weeks (longer contracts given priority consideration)

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated health system with a strong culture of nursing excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
• Work within a collaborative, mission-driven team at a nonprofit integrated health system committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and professional growth