Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Garden City, KS
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Telemetry Medical Surgical Float Nurse in Garden City, Kansas. This position involves working in a fast-paced acute care environment across multiple units, including general medical-surgical, cardiac, neuro, oncology, and other specialties. The role requires flexibility to float within Zone 4, which encompasses several local facilities, with a focus on adult patient populations. This is an open shift position with scheduled days, and candidates must be prepared to assist with various clinical needs within the zone.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 11.5 hours per shift, minimum of 34.5 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale). Candidates should have at least 2 years of recent MS-Telemetry experience within the last 3 years. Valid RN license is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior neuro experience, familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps, and EPIC electronic health record system are preferred. Experience with titrating drips such as Heparin is common.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within Zone 4, covering facilities around Garden City, Ulysses, and Dodge City, KS. The traveler will be assigned to different units, including MS-Tele, Tele, ICU (low acuity), PCU/Stepdown, among others, based on daily operational needs.
• Patient Population: Adults including geriatrics, with diagnoses spanning cardiac, neuro, oncology, renal, surgical, and medical conditions.
• Nursing Ratios: 1:5-6 depending on acuity.
• Unit Staffing: Includes nurse aids, monitor techs, and equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap. Charge nurses are designated per shift and typically do not take patient assignments unless necessary.
• Scheduling: Completed by leadership for six-week periods; travelers should be flexible with schedule changes and help fill staffing gaps. Requests for time off must be submitted prior to starting.
• Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Six to nine weekend shifts within a six-week schedule; possible involvement in holiday rotation.
• Other Details: Will be required to float into other acuity levels as needed, including ICU, PCU, and MS-Tele. The first float assignment will be communicated on or before the start date.
• Charting System: EPIC
• BSN Required: No
• License to Submit: Yes
• Trauma Level & Care Setting: Acute care setting.
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Location: 401 E Spruce St, Garden City, KS 67846

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits