| Location | Wichita, KS |
Level 1 is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.
Orthopedics Med Surg RN - Wichita, KS
Job Description
Join an established acute care orthopedic team providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from elective joint replacements, spinal procedures, trauma, and acute medical conditions. You will collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, hospitalists, physical therapists, and case management in a supportive unit focused on progressive mobilization, advanced pain management, and safe transitions of care. This high-paying day shift travel assignment offers strong unit leadership, competitive weekly compensation, and tailored benefits packages.
Requirements
1+ years of recent acute care Med/Surg or Orthopedic nursing experience
Active, unencumbered Kansas RN License or valid Compact/Multi-State RN License
Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Flexibility to float to related acute adult Medical/Surgical units as census requires
Proficient Day-1 clinical competency in rapid 5-P neurovascular assessments, early detection of compartment syndrome/DVT/PE, safe patient handling/mobilization, and EHR documentation
Preferred Qualifications
Orthopaedic Nurse Certified (ONC) or Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Familiarity with orthopedic devices including continuous passive motion (CPM) machines, braces, traction, wound VACs, and surgical drain systems (Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac)
Prior travel nurse contract experience in a high-volume surgical or orthopedic acute care hospital
Level 1 Job ID #ASC-50341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Level 1 Nurse Staffing is a nurse-owned healthcare staffing agency serving hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest Region. Founded by experienced nurses, we understand the challenges clinicians face because we have there ourselves.
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