
LTAC | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wichita, KS
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.42
- Weekly
- $1,995
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,740
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $55.42/hour — 45% 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, 256 of them in Wichita.
- 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
Registered Nurse (RN) - LTAC Travel Contract in Wichita, KS
Join a dedicated Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse team in Wichita, Kansas (67214). Known for its welcoming community, friendly neighborhoods, and convenient city amenities, Wichita offers a comfortable setting for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. This 13-week travel RN contract is an excellent opportunity to care for medically complex patients, support recovery, and grow your acute care nursing skills in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
Travel RN Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - LTAC
- Employment Type: Travel Contract
- Location: Wichita, KS
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,050
- Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience
- BLS certification required prior to first shift
- ACLS certification required prior to first shift
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to changing patient acuity and unit needs
- Experience with medically complex or rehabilitation-focused patients preferred
LTAC Nursing Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and use findings to guide individualized care planning
- Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process
- Provide timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate patient status updates effectively
- Initiate discharge planning and patient education from the day of admission
- Support rehabilitation goals and encourage patients and families throughout the care journey
- Delegate and supervise ancillary nursing staff appropriately
- Promote a safe, organized, and positive environment for patients, families, and team members
- Maintain communication regarding supply, equipment, and clinical support needs
- Contribute to unit teamwork, quality outcomes, and professional growth
Apply now for this Wichita, KS RN travel job and bring your skills to a supportive LTAC healthcare team today.
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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