Med/Surg & ER Registered Nurse
Marysville, KS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ER/Med Surg) - Travel/Contract

Location: Marysville, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Primarily assigned to Med/Surg floor with additional support in the Emergency Room (ER) as needed, depending on experience.
• Preference for candidates with previous Critical Access Hospital (CAH) experience; the facility is a 26-bed CAH with an active ER.
• Charge nurse experience preferred; may serve as charge nurse on some night shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Proof of eligibility to work (I9 attestation).
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history (all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • Social Security trace
  • Nationwide and county checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
  • State-specific exclusion list checks for Kansas and Missouri.
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS verification required).
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted).
• Completed employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist for applicable unit (updated annually).
• Performance and internal evaluations if employed over 1 year (updated annually).
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgement (HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission training).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for all travelers)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually. For past positives, a clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for new candidates starting during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions subject to approval.
• Drug screening: 10-panel test within 1 year of start, updated annually.

Additional Information

• Scrub/dress code: Orientation and post-orientation scrubs may be any color; solid colors preferred post-orientation.
• Locals are accepted for this travel/contract position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a small, dynamic Critical Access Hospital setting with a mix of Med/Surg and ER responsibilities during night shifts.