Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Orthopedic
Pratt, KS
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Pratt, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Medical Surgical (Med Surg), Orthopedic, General Surgery
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Schedule: Weekdays with some weekends
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical, Ortho, General Surgery)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First time travelers OK)
• License: Kansas State or Compact Nurse License required
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Skills:

  • IV start
  • Telemetry experience
  • Charge nurse experience
• Preferred Experience:

  • Orthopedic experience with total hips and knees a plus
  • Rural health experience a plus
• EMR System: TRUBRIDGE (formerly CPSI) experience required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Federal criminal felony & misdemeanor check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Certifications:

  • ACLS, BLS, and other unit-specific certifications as applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% passing score)
  • Unit-specific competency exams (minimum 80% passing score)
• Facility-specific documents:

  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Standards of Performance
  • Agency Information Sheet
  • Training Videos and WorkRamp Modules (must be completed prior to start)
  • Restraints Training and Suicide/Behavioral Risk Assessment training (review prior to arrival)

Health Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tdap vaccine required
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity via titer or 2 vaccines
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity, vaccination series, or declination
• Varicella: Proof of immunity via titer or 2 vaccines
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months
• Flu Vaccine: Mandatory during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required; facility accepts vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption

References & History

• Two professional clinical references required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the facility for over 1 year
• Skills checklist and employment application required

Additional Notes

• Locals are welcome to apply
• Ability to quickly adapt and "jump in" is important due to small hospital setting
• Charge nurse experience is a plus

This position offers an opportunity to work in a rural hospital setting with a focus on medical surgical and orthopedic nursing, requiring solid clinical skills and adaptability.