Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

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

Experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses can join a collaborative acute-care team in Lawrence, Kansas, for a 13-week travel nursing contract with night-shift scheduling and competitive weekly pay. This opportunity is ideal for a Med/Surg RN who enjoys providing comprehensive inpatient care to diverse patient populations in a dynamic hospital environment. Lawrence offers a welcoming community, vibrant downtown, scenic parks, and convenient access to the greater Kansas City region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Lawrence, Kansas
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 15, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 14, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: No set schedule; assignments are based on unit needs
• Orientation: Daytime orientation on Monday, with unit-specific orientation schedules
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Based on unit needs, with an expectation to assist during holidays
• Floating: May be required as needed

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical RN experience in an acute-care or inpatient hospital setting
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Step-down or progressive-care experience preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to changing unit needs

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to Medical/Surgical patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for therapeutic response and potential complications
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, patients, and families to support quality outcomes
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record
• Float to other appropriate units and support weekend or holiday coverage as assigned

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract in Lawrence, Kansas, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.

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.