Med Surg Neuro RN
Topeka, KS
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

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 – Med/Surg Trauma (Spine Center: Post-Surgical – Trauma, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every Other Weekend Rotation | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week (please indicate preference at time of submission) | Contract lengths available from 13 to 52 weeks, with longer contracts preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative nursing care for patients following spinal surgeries (e.g., spinal stenosis, compression fractures) on a 27-bed inpatient unit
• Care for neurosurgery patients including those with subdural hematoma, craniotomy, and hemorrhagic stroke
• Manage orthopedic injury and surgery patients as well as trauma cases including traumatic brain injuries, GSWs, MVCs, crush injuries, and falls
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary support team including Patient Care Techs, IV therapy, Rapid Response, Wound Therapy, and Charge Nurses in a 1:6 staffing ratio
• Document patient care accurately using the Epic charting system (test-out option available)
• Float to other post-surgical floors and med/surg inpatient floors as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license or multistate compact license — no encumbrances permitted, no exceptions
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; no first-time travelers
• ADN or BSN degree
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Hep B, MMR, and Varicella; TDaP; Influenza vaccine or approved exemption; current TB documentation
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same rate — no radius rule applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-surgical, trauma, neurosurgery, or orthopedic nursing settings
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Comfort working in a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture with a focus on patient safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated health system committed to nursing excellence, patient-centered care, and a collaborative team environment
• Work within a well-supported unit featuring robust ancillary staff including IV therapy, Rapid Response, Wound Therapy teams, and dedicated Patient Safety Monitors