Med Surg RN
Kansas City, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri: bring your Medical-Surgical nursing skills to a busy, patient-centered hospital unit and join a supportive care team. If you thrive in fast-paced Med/Surg nursing, enjoy hands-on clinical care, and want a rewarding travel nursing job with strong local culture and amenities, this assignment is a great fit.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Schedule Note: 3 weekend shifts required within each 4-week scheduling period
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Unit Setting: 49-bed Med/Surg unit with a supportive interdisciplinary care team
Job Requirements
- Active Missouri RN license
- Current BLS certification
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Comfort with 12-hour night shifts and weekend scheduling
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population
- Perform and monitor IV therapy, Foley and external urinary catheter care, wound care, post-op care, trach care, NG tube care, and feeding tube care
- Support patient safety, comfort, and recovery through attentive assessments and timely interventions
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Use bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and personal connection practices to enhance the patient experience
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow unit workflow standards
Apply now for this Kansas City travel nursing job and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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