Travel Med Surg RN - $2,066 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

RN – Med/Surg Trauma (Spine Center: Post-Surgical – Trauma, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Expected 36–48 hours/week | Every other weekend rotation | Holiday rotation applies

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing spinal surgery (e.g., spinal stenosis, compression fractures), neurosurgical procedures (e.g., craniotomy, subdural hematoma, hemorrhagic stroke), and orthopedic injuries or surgeries
• Assess and manage patients with trauma-related injuries including gunshot wounds, motor vehicle collisions, crush injuries, falls, and traumatic brain injuries on a 27-bed inpatient unit
• Maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio while delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic electronic health records (test-out option available)
• Float as needed to other post-surgical floors and med/surg inpatient units
• Participate in a High Reliability Organization culture by identifying risks, preventing harm, and contributing to continuous quality improvement

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license or multistate compact license required; no encumbrances permitted
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• ADN or BSN degree in Nursing
• Proof of immunity (titer or vaccination series) for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella; TDaP vaccine; Influenza vaccine or approved exemption; current TB documentation
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-surgical, trauma, neurosurgery, or orthopedic nursing settings
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records
• Comfort with floating to varied inpatient med/surg environments
• Interest in longer-term contract commitments (26–51 weeks preferred; priority given to longer contracts)

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated health system known for nursing excellence, safety culture, and a commitment to professional growth and innovation
• Work within a collaborative, high-reliability team environment on a dynamic post-surgical unit serving a diverse and complex patient population

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #799564. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Neuro

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