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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Garden City, Kansas, 67846!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Garden City, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday commitment required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common 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 document NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) assessments as required
• Manage and monitor 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 staffing plans
• Float within Zone 4 as determined by the Nurse Manager based on departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact eligibility)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
• Proficiency with NIHSS assessments
• Experience titrating IV drips
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical inpatient setting
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and independent strip reading
• Experience working alongside nurse aides in a team-based care model (aide ratio 1:5)

Why Join Us

• Streamlined hiring process with a clinical team interview — no unit manager involvement required
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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