Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Topeka, KS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Topeka, KS (66606). 13-week travel nursing contract for experienced Med/Surg RNs with an active Kansas RN or Compact RN license. Night shift; 12-hour shifts; adult and geriatric patient care; BLS required; Epic experience preferred.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel nursing contract – Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Location: Topeka, KS 66606 (Topeka travel nursing / Kansas nursing jobs)
• Start Date: April 15, 2026
• End Date: July 15, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift; 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours per week (option for 48 hours per week available)
• Unit: Med/Surg – Floor 7 (medical-surgical unit, adult & geriatric)
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Unit Snapshot: ~24 daily census; 31 rooms; 29 beds; stable remote telemetry monitored patients
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 – $1,540 (travel nurse pay range)

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience preferred (Med-Surg nursing)
• Travel Experience: Previous travel nursing experience required
• License: Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Charting: Epic experience preferred (electronic medical record experience)
• Patient Ratios: 5–6 patients per nurse
• Clinical Skills: Telemetry monitoring, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis care, renal failure management, port access/management, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care, PICC management, IV starts, heparin/insulin administration, CVA care, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, wound care/VAC, isolation precautions
• Floating: Required to float to like units within scope as needed
• Schedule: Some weekends required (variable schedule)
• Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients during night shifts (med-surg RN responsibilities)
• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and escalate changes per protocol
• Administer medications and treatments and manage complex lines and devices within RN scope of practice
• Provide telemetry monitoring and intervene appropriately for cardiac rhythm changes (telemetry RN)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services to coordinate patient care
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic to ensure continuity of care and clear communication
• Float to similar units as needed and adapt to changing patient needs and unit workflows
• Support a positive and safe patient environment, adhering to infection control and isolation protocols

Why Topeka, KS?

• Enjoy a friendly Midwest city with a vibrant arts scene, historic sites, and beautiful outdoor spaces
• Easy access to local parks, museums, and community events — ideal for travel nurses relocating to Kansas
• Experience the welcoming atmosphere and supportive healthcare community in Topeka (Topeka healthcare careers)

Apply now to secure this Travel Med/Surg RN night shift contract in Topeka, KS. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel nursing assignment—submit your resume, active Kansas/Compact RN license, and current certifications to be considered. Join our healthcare team today!

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