Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,542 per week in Wichita, KS

You'll gain valuable experience with advanced life-support technologies while caring for a diverse patient population requiring the highest level of critical care expertise. This Surgical ICU position offers the chance to work with a driven, organized team managing complex critical care cases in a fast-paced trauma environment.

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU – Kansas

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; Patient ratio typically 1:2, or 1:1 for high acuity patients including post-CABG cases

Highlights:

• 26-bed Surgical ICU specializing in trauma and post-surgical critical care
• Advanced equipment including balloon pumps, CRRT, hypothermia protocols, and ECMO
• Meditech EMR system
• Diverse case mix including trauma patients, post-CABG, post-TAVR, and general surgical ICU patients
• Collaborative team environment with experienced RNs and dedicated support staff
• Travel nursing opportunity at a large trauma facility

Requirements:

• Current Kansas RN license or ability to obtain
• Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital ICU experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Prior experience at large trauma facilities strongly preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, central lines, and medication drips

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Surgical ICU position offers the chance to work with a driven, organized team managing complex critical care cases in a fast-paced trauma environment. You'll gain valuable experience with advanced life-support technologies while caring for a diverse patient population requiring the highest level of critical care expertise. The unit values positive attitudes, efficiency, and clinical engagement in delivering exceptional patient outcomes.