Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Salina, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Salina, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• License: Kansas or Compact License required at time of submission
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• EMR System: Meditech experience required
• Floating: Will float to 4 Med unit; may float from ED depending on needs

Unit Information

Primary Unit (Med/Surg)

• Ratio: 1:6
• 40-bed unit
• Patient types: All surgical patients except cardiac (Ortho, Neuro, trauma, general surgery, Urology), pre/post-op patients, general pediatrics

Float Unit (4 Med)

• Ratio: 1:6
• 40-bed unit
• Patient types: Nephrology, oncology, general medical, dialysis unit

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or equivalent
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for certain units
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as required
• CHEMO certification – required for oncology RNs
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – required for Labor & Delivery RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification – required annually for all RNs except select units

Skills & Competencies

• Use of Rapid Response/Code Teams
• Endocrine/Metabolic care
• Gastrointestinal care
• Genitourinary/Renal care
• IV therapy/Phlebotomy (starting IVs, etc.)
• Medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA)
• Neurological/Psychiatric care (Pre/Post Neuro Surgery)
• Orthopedics (Ortho Trauma, Total Joint Replacements)
• Plastics (Surgical drains)
• Respiratory care (Chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, Oral Suctioning)
• Isolation Precautions
• Wound Care/Wound Vac

Dress Code

• Unit scrub color: Navy Blue

Facility Requirements

• Must comply with 100-mile radius rule (mileage reviewed case-by-case)
• Prior employees of this facility will not be considered

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• 7-year criminal background check (updated annually) including SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
• Education verification or transcript/diploma (proof of highest degree)
• FACIS Level III screening within 30 days of start
• State license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Physical exam within 30 days of start stating ability to perform essential job functions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months (can be completed onsite during orientation)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (current within 10 years, required for Birth Center/NICU)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2-dose vaccine series)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccine series)
• Drug screening:

  • 9-panel or 10-panel drug screen (SAMHSA certified, reviewed by MRO) within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption (declination accepted)

References & History

• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Performance evaluations required if worked over 1 year with the agency
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

• Healthstream modules required for all candidates; approximately 8 hours to complete and must be finished prior to start
• Facility requires photo for badge issuance

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Meditech EMR experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical and medical environment with a variety of patient populations. The role requires flexibility to float between units and strong clinical skills across multiple specialties.