Travel Med Surg RN - $1,823 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Orthopedic/Trauma (Medical Surgical), Day Shift (7A–7P)

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: August 24, 2026 | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Care for post-operative patients including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and neuro overflow patients
• Utilize traction, fixators, and cooling equipment in accordance with unit protocols
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Conduct bedside shift reports and perform hourly rounding in alignment with patient experience standards
• Float to other Medical Surgical level-of-care units (General Med Surg, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma) as needed per floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Ability to work 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Willingness to float to comparable Medical Surgical units as contract labor per facility policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
• Telemetry (Tele) experience
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or familiarity, given neuro overflow patient population

Why Join Us

• Assignment located at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering exposure to a high-acuity, dynamic patient population
• Supportive unit environment with Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians available to assist nursing staff

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #768841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others