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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
$47.36
Weekly
$1,705
Yearly (full-time)
$88,660
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $47.36/hour — 24% 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

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Night Shift in Topeka, KS 66606

Experienced ER RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Topeka, Kansas. Join a busy Emergency Department team on night shifts and deliver high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced, rewarding clinical environment.

Job Details

  • Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Topeka, KS 66606
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours
  • Hours Per Week: 36 hours, with the option to work 48 hours in select scheduling situations
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekend Coverage: 2 weekend shifts per contract
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,750
  • Charting System: Epic experience required

Job Requirements

  • Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
  • Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department experience required
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Strong clinical judgment in a high-acuity emergency care setting
  • Ability to manage a wide range of emergency diagnoses and patient needs
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Flexibility to adapt quickly in a fast-paced ED environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients in a high-volume Emergency Department
  • Assess, monitor, and respond to patients with acute medical and behavioral health needs
  • Support care for stroke, STEMI, CHF, DKA, trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, and overdose patients
  • Perform and assist with emergency interventions including IV therapy, blood product administration, ventilated patient care, chest tube management, central line care, and procedural sedation monitoring
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, efficient patient care
  • Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in Epic
  • Prioritize patient safety, infection control, and timely triage in a busy ED setting
  • Maintain professionalism, focus, and compassion while supporting a team-based care environment

Why Travel to Topeka, Kansas?

  • Great opportunity for travel nurses seeking Emergency Room RN jobs in the Midwest
  • Welcoming community with easy access to parks, local dining, and cultural attractions
  • Ideal assignment for RNs looking to grow their emergency nursing experience

If you're an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse searching for your next travel nursing job, this Topeka, KS opportunity offers strong clinical variety, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every shift.

Apply now to join this travel ER RN assignment in Topeka, Kansas.

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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