Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Topeka, KS
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

RN – Surgical Stepdown (Post-Surgical: Abdominal/Colorectal)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed post-surgical stepdown unit specializing in colorectal and major abdominal surgeries, including colectomy, bowel resection, ostomy, and hernia repair
• Care for patients undergoing urological procedures (TURP, kidney stones, prostatectomy), orthopedic surgery (hip/ankle fractures, amputations), and plastic surgery (debridements)
• Manage specialty wound care and surgical drains in a high-acuity stepdown environment
• Maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio while applying critical thinking and clinical expertise
• Participate in every-other-weekend rotation and holiday rotation as required
• Float as needed to other post-surgical floors and med-surg inpatient units

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license or multistate compact license required; no disciplinary actions or license hits permitted
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care or stepdown experience required
• ADN or BSN degree
• No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the standard rate (no radius rule applies)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR (test-out option available)
• Background in surgical, colorectal, urological, or orthopedic patient populations
• Willingness to commit to a longer contract of 26–51 weeks (longer contracts given priority consideration)

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated health system committed to nursing excellence, high reliability, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Work within a collaborative, patient-centered environment that supports professional growth and clinical innovation