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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Pratt, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in medical surgical settings including med surg, orthopedic, and general surgery.
• Shift: 3 twelve-hour shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Workdays primarily weekdays with some weekends.
• Skills needed: IV start, telemetry, charge nurse experience.
• Experience with orthopedic cases such as total hips and knees is a plus.
• Experience in rural health settings is a plus.
• Familiarity with TRUBRIDGE EMR preferred but willing to train.
• The director seeks someone who can quickly adapt and integrate into the team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in charge nurse roles.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to provide proof of:

  • Valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal criminal checks.
  • E-Verify or attestation.
  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to meet job demands and clearance to work.
  • Immunizations and health screenings including Tdap, TB test or chest X-ray, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and flu vaccine during flu season.
  • Drug screening within the last 12 months.
• Must complete facility-specific training modules and review safety manuals prior to start.
• Must sign confidentiality and performance agreements before starting.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Orthopedic experience with total hip and knee replacements.
• Rural healthcare experience.
• Charge nurse experience.
• Telemetry experience.

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment.
• Shift is primarily nights with some weekend work.
• The facility is a smaller hospital setting.

This opportunity is suitable for nurses with solid med-surg experience looking to work in a rural hospital environment with orthopedic and general surgery exposure. First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply.