Pediatric Med Surg RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Med/Surg RN with required Med/Surg experience and prior travel nursing experience for a fast-paced 18-bed unit.

Details

• Work in an 18-bed Pediatric Med/Surg unit providing high-quality, short-stay care
• Unit features two distinct sides supporting efficient patient flow and team collaboration
• Patient population includes appendectomies, tonsil/adenoidectomies, viral illnesses, ingestions requiring medical clearance, and behavioral health concerns with underlying medical needs
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00)
• Floating required between this facility and a sister hospital located approximately 12 miles away
• Medication/dosage competency test required during first week, requiring 100% pass rate with up to three attempts allowed

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required, along with a Kansas RN license (KS license may be pending with documentation of application for main campus assignments)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required (American Heart Association only; RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Med/Surg experience required
• Behavioral/psychiatric and Pediatrics experience preferred
• Two professional references from a supervisor or higher, completed within the last 12 months, required for consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across a wide range of acute and transitional pediatric conditions
• Gain experience in a fast-paced, supportive team environment
• Smoke-free and nicotine-free campus; facility conducts nicotine testing
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• AHA certifications must be scheduled immediately upon job acceptance if not already active