Medical Surgical (Post-Surgical: Abdominal/Colorectal)

Medical Surgical Nurse - Post-Surgical: Abdominal/Colorectal - Topeka, KS

Join a leading facility in Topeka, Kansas, offering a rewarding opportunity for Medical Surgical Nurses. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and comprehensive medical benefits while providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic post-surgical unit. Multiple start dates available, with the chance for longer contracts for those seeking extended engagements.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Topeka, KS
• Start Date: 10/19/2026 (flexible based on orientation availability)
• End Date/Duration: 04/19/2027 (with potential for extension)
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends, holiday off policy
• Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed
• Employment Type: W-2, travel or local accepted
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Kansas or Multi-state license, AHA BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year Medical Surgical experience, step-down experience preferred

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Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $56.95
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Paid sick time, licensure, travel, and reimbursement when applicable
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated support team
  • Paid holidays (2 federal, 1 spring, 2 winter non-essential)
  • Immunity documentation required (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, TB tests)

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What You’ll Do

• Provide expert nursing care to post-surgical patients recovering from abdominal and colorectal surgeries
• Monitor patients for signs of complications, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Document patient status accurately in Epic system
• Assist with wound care and manage surgical drains
• Participate in unit rotations including other med-surg and post-surgical floors
• Support patient education and discharge planning

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What You Need

• Active Kansas or multi-state RN license
• BLS certification from AHA
• Minimum 1 year Medical Surgical experience
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends
• Strong clinical skills in surgical patient care and wound management

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About the Assignment
This 32-bed unit specializes in post-surgical care for patients undergoing colorectal, abdominal, urological, orthopedic, and plastic surgeries. Staff ratios are 1:6, with a focus on delivering safe, patient-centered care amid a high-reliability organizational culture. Staff are expected to float between related inpatient surgical units and maintain a professional appearance, including navy scrubs.

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