Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Topeka, KS

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Topeka, KS
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

RN – Medical Surgical (Post-Surgical: Abdominal/Colorectal)

Location

Topeka, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every Other Weekend Rotation | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed post-surgical unit specializing in colorectal and major abdominal surgeries, including colectomy, bowel resection, ostomy, and hernia repair
• Care for patients undergoing urological procedures (TURP, kidney stones, prostatectomy), orthopedic surgery (hip/ankle fractures, amputations), and plastic surgery (debridements)
• Manage specialty wound care and surgical drains in accordance with unit protocols
• Maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio while delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Float as needed to other post-surgical floors and medical-surgical inpatient units
• Document accurately using Epic EMR (test-out option available)

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license or multistate compact license required; no disciplinary actions or license hits permitted, no exceptions
• AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical RN experience required
• ADN or BSN degree required
• No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the standard rate (no radius rule applies)
• Vaccination documentation required: Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella immunity (titer or vaccination series), TDaP, Influenza vaccine or approved exemption during flu season, and TB documentation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Progressive care or step-down unit experience is a strong added bonus
• Prior experience with Epic EMR
• Familiarity with colorectal, abdominal, urological, or orthopedic post-surgical patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated health system committed to nursing excellence, high reliability, and a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Longer-term contract opportunities available (up to 51 weeks), offering stability and extended engagement within a collaborative, patient-centered team environment