Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Topeka, KS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date10/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel ICU RN opportunity in Topeka, KS 66606: Join a dynamic mixed ICU/CVICU team and provide high-acuity critical care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, rewarding travel nursing assignment.
Located in Topeka, Kansas, this healthcare job offers the chance to strengthen your ICU and CVICU skills while supporting a high-acuity unit with complex cardiac and medical diagnoses. Enjoy a welcoming Midwest atmosphere, a convenient city setting, and a great balance of community charm and everyday accessibility.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU / CVICU
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing
- Location: Topeka, Kansas 66606
- Schedule: Nights, 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Contract Length: 12 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Setting: Mixed ICU / CVICU
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Start Date: 09/30/2026
Job Requirements
- 2 years of ICU, CVICU, or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Valid Kansas RN license or compact RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Ability to care for cardiac and medically complex ICU patients
- Comfort managing ventilated patients, multiple drips, and high-acuity workflows
- Open to floating to like units within scope as needed
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality critical care nursing for critically ill adult and geriatric patients
- Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, respiratory, and multisystem conditions
- Care for patients requiring ventilator support, CRRT, and advanced cardiac monitoring
- Support open-heart and post-procedure recovery patients as needed
- Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips according to patient condition and unit protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate safe, effective patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and respond quickly to changes in patient status
- Contribute to a team-oriented critical care environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes
Apply now to join this ICU travel nurse opportunity in Topeka, Kansas, and bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity healthcare team today.
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 Topeka, KS
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Topeka, KS here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Topeka is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In summer, the average high temperature is around 89°F, and the average low is around 68°F.
- In winter, the average high temperature is around 41°F, and the average low is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Topeka and can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local rental agencies.
- Topeka is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are available, but the city is primarily designed for travel by car.
- Topeka has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, heart disease, and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Topeka, providing a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Topeka offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, and museums.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's parks, trails, and the Kansas River.
- Sports fans can enjoy local games and events, while music and art lovers have access to performances and exhibitions throughout the city.
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