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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Topeka, Kansas

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas, caring for adult and geriatric patients as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse on a collaborative general medical unit. Build valuable inpatient nursing experience in a supportive hospital environment while enjoying Topeka’s welcoming community, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the Kansas City region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Topeka, Kansas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 2, 2026
• End Date: March 3, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Travel Requirements: Weekend shifts are required, and floating to like units may be needed based on staffing needs. Applicants residing within 50 miles are not eligible.
• Traveler Experience: First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Medical-Surgical RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical registered nursing experience
• Active Kansas or Compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to care for patients with a variety of medical conditions and stable remote telemetry monitoring needs
• Experience managing patient assignments of approximately 5 patients is preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred
• Comfort floating to comparable units within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients.
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Monitor stable patients on remote telemetry and promptly communicate changes in condition.
• Administer medications, including insulin and heparin, in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform or assist with peripheral IV insertion, PICC and central-line care, blood product administration, and central-line blood draws.
• Manage feeding tubes, ostomies, wound care, wound vacs, chest tubes, and respiratory support including nasal cannula, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP/CPAP.
• Provide care for patients with conditions including CVA, renal failure, and other complex medical diagnoses.
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and PPE while maintaining a safe patient-care environment.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float to like units as needed and contribute to effective team-based care.

Apply now to join this Kansas travel nursing assignment and advance your Medical-Surgical RN career in Topeka.

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.