Travel Med Surg RN - $1,823 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Med/Surg Orthopedics & Spine (Night Shift)

Location

Overland Park, Kansas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 12-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced 36-bed Orthopedics & Spine specialty unit managing orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions including stroke and head injuries, and trauma patients
• Maintain patient ratios of 5–6:1 while delivering safe, high-quality nursing care across night shift hours
• Perform wound care and dressing changes, and operate specialty equipment including traction, external fixators, halos, walkers, gait belts, bed alarms, continuous pulse ox, and remote telemetry monitoring
• Utilize the facility EMR system (Meditech) and a mobile communication platform (Mobile Heartbeat) to coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, and respiratory therapy
• Rotate through every third weekend (potentially every other weekend depending on unit needs)
• Collaborate with charge nurses and support staff including PCTs and unit clerks to ensure smooth unit operations

Required Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license (required prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience on a Med/Surg or Telemetry unit
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior experience in orthopedic, spine, or trauma nursing
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR or similar hospital information systems

Why Join Us

• Join a high-performing, experienced team on a recently expanded all-private-room unit within a busy Level 2 trauma center, recognized for exceptionally low RN turnover and consistently improving employee engagement
• Work in a technology-forward environment utilizing mobile communication tools that streamline team collaboration and protect patient privacy

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #765623. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others