Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool RN
Garden City, Kansas
CSH Mountain Region

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool

Location: Garden City, Kansas (Zone 4)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Float pool position covering multiple facilities within a 60-mile radius of Garden City, KS.
• No home base facility; travelers must be prepared to float across various hospitals and units within the zone.
• Units include Medical-Surgical Telemetry with specialties spanning Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Trauma, and Emergency Department Observation.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on patient acuity.
• Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance and may follow one of two formats:

  • Assigned to a single facility for the week with possible intra-facility floating.
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) assignments where the facility is assigned 1–2 hours before shift start.

Patient Population & Care

• Adult to geriatric patients with diagnoses including but not limited to:

  • Cardiac, Neurological, Orthopedic, Oncology, Renal, Urology post-surgical, General Surgery post-appendectomy, Gynecology, Psychiatry/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, and stable long-term placement patients.
• Heparin drip titration required.
• Respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP) is used on units.
• Charge nurses are designated per unit and typically do not take patient assignments unless necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Scheduling & Work Expectations

• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. day shifts.
• 6 to 9 weekend shifts required within each 6-week schedule.
• Holiday rotation participation may be required.
• Rare call or standby duties, typically only during low census periods.
• All time-off requests must be submitted before the assignment start date.
• Travelers must be flexible to fill gaps in permanent staffing and float across different acuity levels including ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Telemetry units.

Orientation & Hiring Process

• Week of orientation requires clinicians to be physically present in-state, even if some modules are completed remotely.
• Interview process includes a candidate interview and a clinical team interview; no unit manager involvement.

Additional Notes

• Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows floating within the entire 60-mile zone.
• Floating assignments will be communicated on or before the Monday start date.
• Nurse aides are available on units to assist with patient care.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical Telemetry RNs who are adaptable, enjoy diverse patient populations, and are comfortable floating across multiple facilities within a defined geographic zone.