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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Pratt, Kansas
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Unit: Medical Surgical (Med Surg), Orthopedic, General Surgery
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM)
Schedule: Weekdays with some weekends
Required Certifications:
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Preferred
Required Skills:
- IV start
- Telemetry experience
- Charge nurse experience
License: Kansas State or Compact Nursing License required
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
Additional Preferences:
- Experience with orthopedic total hips and knees a plus
- Rural health experience a plus
First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome
EMR Experience: TRUBRIDGE (formerly CPSI) EMR experience required by director

Requirements & Compliance

Licensure & Documentation

Valid Kansas State or Compact Nursing License
Proof of I9 or Attestation
Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
NURSYS Verification (required for all RNs)
Primary Source Verification of State License

Background Checks

7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
Federal Criminal Felony & Misdemeanor Background Check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals

Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or DoD approved
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or DoD approved (preferred)
Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score at least 80%)
Unit-specific competency exam (must score at least 80%)
Proof of OSHA, HIPAA & Joint Commission annual training (signed attestation or CORE testing acceptable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical Exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement clearing ability to work and free of communicable diseases
Tdap vaccine required
Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually
Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or 2 vaccines
Hepatitis B: Proof of vaccination series, titer, or declination
Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer or 2 vaccines
Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months
Flu Vaccine: Mandatory during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt
COVID-19 Vaccine: No longer required; facility accepts vaccination, declination, or exemption

Facility-Specific Requirements

Review and sign Confidentiality Agreement, Standards of Performance, and Agency Information Sheet prior to start
Complete required training videos and WorkRamp modules before starting
Review and complete Restraints Training and Suicide and Behavioral Risk Assessment training prior to arrival
First Day Instructions will be provided before start

References & History

Two professional clinical references required
Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the facility for over 1 year
Signed Skills Checklist required and must be updated annually

Summary

This is a 13-week travel nursing contract for a Registered Nurse with medical surgical and orthopedic experience in a small rural hospital setting. The position requires night shifts with some weekend work, BCLS certification, and preferably ACLS. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, a Kansas or compact nursing license, and TRUBRIDGE EMR experience. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific training are mandatory prior to starting. First-time travelers and local nurses are encouraged to apply.