
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 25, 2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 51% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas ($38.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas right now
- 534 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Lawrence.
- Pay in these listings: $16.93 – $108/hour, median $55.42/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kansas: $38.14/hour ($79,331/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.41/hour across 184 jobs).
Job description
Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lawrence, Kansas
Join our healthcare team as an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Lawrence, Kansas. Provide compassionate, evidence-based emergency care in a fast-paced emergency department while enjoying a vibrant college-town community, local arts and culture, and outdoor recreation along the Kansas River.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Location: Lawrence, Kansas
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Start Date: October 25, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending January 24, 2027
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: As needed
- Floating: As needed, though infrequent
- On-Call: Not expected
- Healthcare Setting: On-site emergency department
Emergency Room Nurse Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas or a valid compact-state license
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and provide weekend or holiday coverage as needed
- Strong emergency assessment, patient prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Assess, triage, and deliver skilled nursing care to patients with urgent and emergent medical or traumatic conditions
- Recognize changes in patient status and promptly initiate appropriate emergency nursing interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Assist with emergency procedures, patient stabilization, and preparation for admission, transfer, or discharge
- Provide clear patient and family education regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Support emergency department operations by adapting to changing patient volumes and assisting across the emergency care area when needed
Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Lawrence, Kansas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
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.
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