Travel RN - Progressive Care (Med-Surg/Telemetry)
Salina, Kansas
Salina Regional Health Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Salina, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• EMR: MEDITECH experience required (no exceptions)
• Floating: Required to float first to Med-Surg/ED for inpatient holds or ICU step-down patients

  • Care for Med Surg/Tele patients in these areas
  • When floated to ED, care for ED inpatient holds only
  • When floated to ICU, care for Progressive Care or Med Surg/Tele patients
  • No ICU or ED status patients
• Unit: 23-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Types: Post-op cardiac patients, ICU step-down
• Schedule: Every other weekend required (every third weekend possible depending on staffing)
• Travelers: First-time travelers accepted
• Time Off: Must submit all time off requests at time of application
• Previous Employees: Prior employees of this facility are not eligible

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
• NIH Stroke Certification - Annual requirement for all RNs (exceptions apply)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Preferred but not required
• TNCC preferred
• Other preferred certifications (not required):

  • TNCC
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if applicable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if applicable
  • CHEMO for Oncology RNs
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for Labor & Delivery

Compliance & Documentation

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • FACIS Level III screening required within 30 days of start
• Licensure:

  • State RN license verification required (primary source verification)
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 30 days of start, signed by MD/DO/PA/ARNP confirming ability to perform essential job functions
  • N95 Fit Test within 12 months (can be completed onsite during orientation if needed)
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tdap (within last 10 years) required for Birth Center/NICU staff; recommended for others
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) positive titer or 2-dose vaccine series required
    • Hepatitis B positive titer, completed vaccine series, or declination form required
    • Varicella positive titer or 2-dose vaccine series required
    • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
    • COVID-19 vaccine required or medical/religious exemption accepted
• Drug Testing:

  • 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 30 days of start (SAMHSA certified, MRO reviewed)
• References:

  • Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Other:

  • Photo for badge required
  • Completion of facility-specific Healthstream modules (~8 hours) required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to a 100-mile radius rule for mileage approval (reviewed case-by-case)
• Prior employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel position
• All time off requests must be submitted with application
• Facility does not accept instant background checks as placeholders; full background check must be on file before start

This position is ideal for RNs with Meditech experience looking for a travel opportunity in a progressive care setting with a focus on Med-Surg/Tele patients and floating responsibilities.