Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Topeka, Kansas
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Topeka, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Medical Surgical Nights
• Hours: Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Float required
• Some weekends required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical nursing preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred (not explicitly required)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute as applicable

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Kansas
• Primary source online verification required (e.g., NURSYS)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background & Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Driver’s license or state ID required
• I-9 and E-Verify compliance required
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing required as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Some facility-specific forms and consents may be required prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity with flexible hours and weekend shifts in Kansas.