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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Salina, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Weekends: Every other weekend required
License: Kansas or Compact License required at time of submission
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
EMR System: Meditech experience required
Floating: Will float to 4 Med unit; may float from ED depending on needs

Unit Information

Primary Unit (Med/Surg)

Ratio: 1:6
40-bed unit
Patient types: All surgical patients except cardiac (Ortho, Neuro, trauma, general surgery, Urology), pre/post-op patients, general pediatrics

Float Unit (4 Med)

Ratio: 1:6
40-bed unit
Patient types: Nephrology, oncology, general medical, dialysis unit

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or equivalent
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for certain units
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as required
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as required
CHEMO certification – required for oncology RNs
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – required for Labor & Delivery RNs
NIH Stroke Certification – required annually for all RNs except select units

Skills & Competencies

Use of Rapid Response/Code Teams
Endocrine/Metabolic care
Gastrointestinal care
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

Facility Requirements

Must comply with 100-mile radius rule (mileage reviewed case-by-case)
Prior employees of this facility will not be considered

Required Documentation & Compliance

Proof of I9 or Attestation
Government-issued photo ID (carried during hours of service)
Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
7-year criminal background check (updated annually) including SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
Education verification or transcript/diploma (proof of highest degree)
FACIS Level III screening within 30 days of start
State license primary source verification
NURSYS verification for RNs
Physical exam within 30 days of start stating ability to perform essential job functions
N95 Fit Test within 12 months (can be completed onsite during orientation)
Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (current within 10 years, required for Birth Center/NICU)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2-dose vaccine series)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
- Varicella (positive titer or vaccine series)
Drug screening:
- 9-panel or 10-panel drug screen (SAMHSA certified, reviewed by MRO) within 30 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption (declination accepted)

References & History

Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
Performance evaluations required if worked over 1 year with the agency
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
Employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

Healthstream modules required for all candidates; approximately 8 hours to complete and must be finished prior to start
Facility requires photo for badge issuance

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Meditech EMR experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical and medical environment with a variety of patient populations. The role requires flexibility to float between units and strong clinical skills across multiple specialties.