Med Surg RN
Kansas City, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity in Kansas City, MO: Join a busy ortho/trauma Med/Surg unit for a 13-week assignment in a respected acute care setting.

Join a dynamic medical-surgical team in Kansas City, Missouri for a 13-week travel assignment. This role offers the chance to support a busy ortho/trauma unit within a respected acute care environment, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population and collaborate with a supportive clinical team. Kansas City’s 64132 area offers the energy of a vibrant metro, with convenient access to dining, entertainment, and local attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Setting: Ortho/Trauma medical-surgical unit
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri 64132
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per schedule period, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Unit Size: 23 beds
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS certification
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg, orthopedic nursing, or trauma nursing experience
• Experience with telemetry preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale experience helpful
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment
• Comfortable floating to similar level-of-care Med/Surg units as needed

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for post-op orthopedic and trauma patients
• Care for patients following knee, hip, and shoulder replacements
• Support patients with trauma needs and occasional neuro overflow cases
• Monitor and document patient conditions accurately in Meditech
• Perform bedside shift report and hourly rounding to enhance patient experience
• Collaborate with unit secretaries, patient care techs (PCTs), and the interdisciplinary care team
• Assist with patient needs involving traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
• Float to other Med/Surg units when needed based on contract expectations

Kansas City Healthcare Job Highlights

• Enjoy working in Kansas City, a lively Midwest destination known for its food scene, arts, and friendly neighborhoods
• The 64132 area provides convenient access to city amenities while still offering a comfortable local feel
• Ideal for nurses looking for rewarding travel nursing jobs in a well-connected urban setting

Apply now to start your next Med/Surg travel nursing assignment in Kansas City, Missouri.

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