Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wichita, KS

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

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Night Shift)

Location

Wichita, Kansas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Medical Trauma unit within an acute care inpatient setting
• Manage a patient assignment of up to 6–7 patients per shift, depending on unit staffing model
• Perform and assist with care involving wound vacs, NG tubes, and chest tubes as needed
• Support pre- and post-operative inpatient care for patients recovering from general surgeries such as hernia repair, colon resection, thyroidectomy, and complex wound procedures
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, LPNs, patient care technicians, and unit clerks
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic medical records system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care Medical/Surgical hospital experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to manage a patient load consistent with unit ratios in an acute care environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with pre- and post-operative inpatient care
• Wound care knowledge and hands-on experience
• Experience managing central lines including PICC lines, ports, and CVCs
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established Medical Trauma unit with an experienced staff team and a structured, collaborative shift model
• Gain exposure to a diverse surgical patient population in a busy acute care environment with modern equipment and technology