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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareTopeka, KSTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Topeka, KS
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.92
Weekly
$1,725
Yearly (full-time)
$89,700
Contract length
12 weeks
Start date
10/14/2026

This job pays about $47.92/hour — 26% 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.

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Job description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Topeka, Kansas – Mixed ICU / CVICU

Travel ICU RN opportunity in Topeka, KS 66606! Join a collaborative critical care team providing high-acuity care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit / CVICU setting.

Located in a welcoming Midwest community, Topeka offers a comfortable hometown feel, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy when you're off shift.

This 12-week travel nursing assignment offers night shifts, a competitive weekly pay range, and the chance to support complex cardiac and medical ICU patients in a dynamic Midwest healthcare environment.

Job Details

  • Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Setting: Mixed ICU / CVICU
  • Location: Topeka, KS 66606
  • Start Date: 10/14/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: Every other weekend required
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
  • Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
  • Orientation: 12 hours
  • Unit Census: Approximately 13 patients
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

  • Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license at the time of submission
  • 2 years of ICU or critical care experience preferred; first-time travelers are okay
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Epic experience preferred
  • Strong critical care nursing skills with the ability to manage complex cardiac and medical patients
  • Ability to float to like units as needed within scope
  • Availability to work night shifts and every other weekend

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill ICU and CVICU patients
  • Care for cardiac and medical patients with conditions such as ARDS, respiratory distress, AKI, DKA, CABG, STEMI, and NSTEMI
  • Manage ventilated patients and support patients requiring multiple drip titrations
  • Monitor and intervene for advanced critical care therapies, including CRRT, Impella, IABP, and hypothermia protocols
  • Support open heart recovery and post-cardiac surgery care
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, phlebotomy, radiology, and rapid response services
  • Maintain accurate documentation and deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced intensive care environment

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse job in Topeka, Kansas, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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