Nursing - Travel Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Surgical Specialty Unit position requiring med-surg experience and KS or compact RN licensure.
Details

• Work in a 20-bed private room Surgical Specialty Unit
• Patient ratios of 4:1 total patient care, or 5:1 with a patient care tech
• Unit staffed with approximately 4-5 nurses and 1 patient care tech per shift
• Uses Alaris IV Pumps, CADD epidural pumps, Pyxis Medication Dispensing Machine, telemetry, EKG, bladder scanner, wound vacs, capnostream machines, and SCD pumps
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• Schedule includes every 3rd weekend and two Mondays and Fridays per 4-week scheduling period
• 12-hour shifts from 7A-7P
• Float to like medical/surgical/telemetry units including ortho neuro center, med/tele, 4N, and CDU
• High-paced unit environment

Requirements

Active KS or compact RN license required
BLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of recent med-surg experience required
Understanding of post-operative care required
Experience with ostomy management and irrigation, NGT placement and management, Foley catheter placement and maintenance, central line management, JP drains, wound management, IV starts, blood administration, and nutritional supplementation including TPN and G/J tubes
US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information

Unit recognized as HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg in 2021
Facility holds Center of Excellence certification in Colorectal and Robotics surgery and MBSAQIP certification in Bariatric surgery
Required uniform of royal blue tops and black or royal blue bottoms
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.