Travel Med Surg RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg (Oncology & General Surgery) night shift position requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care Med/Surg experience and an active KS or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on an Oncology & General Surgery unit (8T) in an acute care hospital setting
• 24-bed unit operating under a primary nursing care model
• Patient population includes oncology and general surgery patients, as well as remote telemetry patients
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Night shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse and 5 nurses
• Standard Med/Surg care and chemotherapy administration are performed on the unit
• Remote telemetry monitoring is performed on select patients
• Charting is done via Meditech EMR
• Shift hours are 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (nights)

Requirements

• Active RN license in Kansas (KS) or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital Med/Surg experience
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no exceptions; Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• ACLS certification preferred
• Chemotherapy (ONC) certification preferred; required to hang and administer chemotherapy on the unit

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Chemotherapy may only be administered by chemo-certified nurses
• Remote telemetry patients receive vital signs every 4 hours; all other patients receive vital signs every 8 hours
• The unit is supported by a strong charge nurse team that actively supports new and traveling staff members
• Staff communicate using an iPhone-based nursing system for real-time texting and calling with care team members
• The facility is a Magnet-designated hospital and is recognized among the top 100 hospitals nationally
• Unit culture is highly team-oriented; float pool staff frequently request this unit due to its collaborative environment

American Traveler Job ID #P-737237. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.