Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Topeka, KS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Topeka, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift on Medical-Surgical unit
• Hours: Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Float required
• Some weekends required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as applicable
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as applicable
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as applicable
• Chemotherapy certification as applicable
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) as applicable

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license required with primary source verification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I-9 verification
• Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification pending)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist
• 7-year work history verification

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color blindness test (online version acceptable)
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score)
• Annual core testing for subcontractors

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to float to other units as needed
• Some weekend shifts required
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work nights on a Medical-Surgical unit with flexible hours and a supportive environment requiring a solid foundation of nursing experience and certifications.