Job info

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Salina, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Weekends: Every other weekend required
License: Kansas or Compact License required at time of submission
Certifications Required:

BLS (Basic Life Support)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
Pediatric and adult experience required
Prior travel experience NOT accepted (first-time travelers not accepted)

Unit and Patient Population

Primary unit: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
Floating to 4 Med unit and possibly Emergency Department (ED) as needed
Patient types include:
- Surgical patients (except cardiac)
- Orthopedics, Neuro, Trauma, General Surgery, Urology
- Pre/post-op patients
- General pediatrics
- Nephrology, oncology, general medical, dialysis (on float unit)
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
Unit size: 40 beds

Skills and Competencies

MEDITECH EMR experience required (no exceptions)
Use of Rapid Response/Code Teams
Endocrine/Metabolic care
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary/Renal care
IV therapy/Phlebotomy (starting IVs, etc.)
Medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA)
Neurological/Psychiatric care (Pre/Post Neuro Surgery)
Orthopedics (Ortho Trauma, Total Joint Replacements)
Plastics (Surgical drains)
Respiratory care (Chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, Oral Suctioning)
Isolation Precautions
Wound Care/Wound Vac

Dress Code

Unit scrub color: Navy Blue

Required Documentation and Compliance

Proof of I9 or Attestation
Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
Background Check: 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Education Verification or Transcript/Diploma (proof of highest degree earned)
FACIS Level III screening required within 30 days of start
State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
NURSYS verification required for all RNs
Performance and internal evaluations if applicable
References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
Skills Checklist updated annually for applicable units
Employment Application/Resume

Health and Safety Requirements

Physical Exam: Physician statement within 30 days of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions
N95 Fit Test: Completed within 12 months or onsite during orientation
Immunizations and Titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (current within 10 years, required for Birth Center/NICU staff)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer within 10 years or completed 2-dose vaccine series
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed vaccine series, or declination form
- Varicella: Positive titer or completed 2-dose vaccine series
Drug Testing:
- 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days of start (SAMHSA certified, MRO reviewed)
Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
COVID-19 Vaccine or Declination accepted; medical and religious exemptions allowed with declination form

Additional Notes

Prior employees of this facility will not be considered
Floating may include coverage in Emergency Department depending on needs
Ratio and patient acuity require strong clinical skills and flexibility

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with MEDITECH EMR proficiency, pediatric and adult care experience, and the ability to work night shifts with weekend rotations in a fast-paced MS/Tele environment. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.