Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lawrence, Kansas

Apply for a travel nursing opportunity in Lawrence, Kansas, caring for adult medical-surgical patients in a collaborative acute-care hospital setting. This 13-week contract is ideal for an experienced Med/Surg RN who delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Lawrence offers a welcoming community with a vibrant downtown, scenic parks, and convenient access to the cultural and recreational attractions of the Kansas City region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Lawrence, Kansas
• Position: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, through February 7, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Scheduling: No set schedule; shifts vary based on unit needs
• Additional Expectations: Weekend and holiday participation based on unit needs; floating as needed; no on-call requirement
• Orientation: Daytime Monday orientation, with unit-specific orientation schedules varying by department

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience in an acute-care setting
• Active Kansas Registered Nurse license in hand before the assignment begins
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, unit assignments, and floating requirements
• Step-down or progressive-care nursing experience preferred

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout the care continuum
• Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards and protocols
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to support positive patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Promote patient safety, education, comfort, and effective discharge planning
• Support team operations by floating to other units and participating in weekend and holiday coverage as needed

Apply now to join this Kansas travel nursing team and make a meaningful impact as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Lawrence.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.