Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,304 per week

Level 1 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Med Surg RN (Post-Surgical & Bariatric) - Topeka, KS

Job Description
Step into a vibrant day-shift role on 6 South at Stormont Vail Health, a Magnet-designated tertiary care center renowned for clinical excellence and a strong high-reliability safety culture. On this specialized 28-bed post-surgical unit, you will care for patients recovering from bariatric weight-loss procedures, urologic surgeries, complex wound interventions, and acute GI conditions. Working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team at a 1:6 ratio, you will enjoy predictable 7a–7p hours and transparent pay packages designed to support your career and lifestyle goals.

Requirements

1+ years of recent Medical-Surgical experience in an acute care hospital setting (No first-time travelers)

Active Kansas RN License or valid Multistate/Compact RN License (clean license history required)

Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of submission

Flexibility to float to other post-surgical and inpatient Med-Surg floors as needed

Essential clinical competencies in post-operative bariatric monitoring, surgical drain/wound management, and acute GI recovery protocols

Complete immunization records (Hep B, MMR, Varicella titers/series, TDaP, Flu, and TB clearance)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience caring for bariatric or urological post-surgical populations

Progressive Care (PCU) or Step-Down clinical background

Charting proficiency with Epic EHR (test-out option available)

ADN or BSN degree from an accredited institution

Previous travel contract experience

Level 1 Job ID #19656. 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.

About Level 1

Level 1 Nurse Staffing is a nurse-owned healthcare staffing agency serving hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest Region. Founded by experienced nurses, we understand the challenges clinicians face because we have there ourselves. 

Why Choose Level 1?

• Nurse-owned and operated
• Travel, local contract, and PRN opportunities
• Competitive pay and transparent communication
• Dedicated recruiters who put clinicians first
• A company culture built on integrity, respect, and partnership

Benefits

• Bereavement
• Dental benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits