RN - Med Surg

Details

Client Name
HCA Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Med Surg

Job ID
19023451

Weekly Pay
$1778.75


Shift Details

Shift
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/03/2026

End Date
12/26/2026

Duration
12 Week(s)


Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Ortho

Unit Profile

This unit specializes in orthopedic and spine care, accommodating a total of 36 private patient rooms. The nursing team comprises approximately 75 staff members dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

General Information

Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 36
• Number of Staff: 75
• Day Shift Staffing: 1 Charge Nurse, 8 Registered Nurses (RNs), 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), 1 Unit Clerk
• Night Shift Staffing: 1 Charge Nurse, 8 Registered Nurses (RNs), 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Type of Equipment: Traction, external fixators, halos, walkers, gait belts, bed alarms, continuous pulse oximeters, remote telemetry monitoring
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

• Required Skill Set:



• Acute Care hospital experience on Med/Surg or Telemetry type units
• Valid Kansas Nursing License
• BLS Certification
• Preferred Skill Set:
• NIH Certification

Typical Procedures Performed on the Unit

• Wound care and dressing changes

Dress Code

Staff are required to wear scrub colors designated as Royal Blue. Please adhere to the established dress code guidelines.

Scheduling and Policies

Staff rotate through every third weekend (with exceptions occurring for leaves of absence). Shifts typically run from 0645 to 1915 for day shifts and 1845 to 0715 for night shifts.

Awards and Recognition

• 0% first-year RN turnover
• 7% total RN turnover rate (national average is 17%)
• Consistent increase in employee engagement year after year

Additional Information

This unit is a busy Med/Surg acuity unit, specializing in orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, including strokes and head injuries, and trauma cases. The unit has grown recently from 26 beds to 36 due to increased demand. Each staff member has access to an iPhone during their shift to utilize the mobile heartbeat program, which enhances communication within the team while ensuring patient privacy. This program allows for broadcast messaging, direct messaging to team members from various departments, real-time visibility of patient caregivers, and access to lab results.

This is an excellent opportunity for nursing professionals looking to join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Client Details

Address
10500 Quivira Rd

City
Overland Park

State
KS

Zip Code
66215