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. Apply critical thinking and clinical expertise within a High Reliability Organization culture focused on identifying risks, preventing harm, and continuously improving outcomes.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (General Medical Inpatient)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day 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 identifying risks, preventing harm, and continuously improving outcomes
• Utilize Epic electronic health records system for clinical documentation (test-out option available)
• Float as needed to post-surgical floors and other medical-surgical inpatient floors
• Participate in holiday rotation; up to 2 federal holidays per year and select non-essential holidays as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license or Multistate (Compact) RN license required — no encumbrances permitted, no exceptions
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of acute care medical/surgical experience
• ADN or BSN degree in Nursing
• No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the standard rate (no radius rule)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic electronic health records system
• Background caring for patients with complex, multi-system diagnoses in an inpatient setting
• Willingness to commit to a longer contract (26–51 weeks preferred; priority given to longer-term candidates)

Why Join Us

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