Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Garden City, KS

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Garden City, KS
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Garden City, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply | On-call or standby may be required based on unit needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Perform and interpret NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) assessments as required
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and ventilators
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department needs and equitable staff distribution
• Float within designated zone based on unit manager direction and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas or compact eligibility
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Experience with drip titration in a medical/surgical or similar acute care setting
• NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical unit with similar patient populations
• Familiarity with respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilation
• Experience working in a self-scheduling or block-scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, supportive unit environment with nurse aides (1:5 ratio) and charge nurse coverage to support your patient care responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance