Travel Med Surg Trauma RN - $2,203 per week

Thrive Staffing
  • Topeka, KS
  • $2,203 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Trauma

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med/Surg Trauma position in a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will work primarily in the Spine Center, providing care for post-surgical patients with trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic needs.

Location

Topeka, KS

Contract Length

The position is posted for a duration of 26 weeks, with opportunities for extension available.

Shift Details

  • 12-Hour Shifts
  • 36 hours guaranteed per week
  • Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
  • Holiday Rotation: HCP may request 1 holiday off

Orientation Dates

Please submit for one of the following orientation dates:

  • 10/05/2026
  • 10/19/2026
  • 11/02/2026
  • 11/16/2026
  • 11/30/2026

Note: Orientation will occur bi-weekly and may vary based on current class sizes. Flexibility with start dates is required.

Job Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, your duties will include:

  • Providing compassionate patient-centered care for post-operative spinal surgery, neurosurgery, and orthopedic injuries.
  • Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
  • Monitoring patient progress and responding to changes in condition.
  • Utilizing the Epic charting system for documentation and patient management.

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas or a multistate license.
  • Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
  • ACLS certification required prior to start.
  • ADN or BSN degree in Nursing.
  • No previous hits on your license.
  • No first-time travelers; local travelers accepted at the same rate.

Immunization and Health Requirements

Immunization documentation is required, including:

  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR
  • Varicella (obtained by titer or vaccination series completion)
  • TDaP vaccine
  • Annual Influenza vaccine or exemption request during flu season
  • TB documentation

Unit Overview

The unit consists of 27 beds dedicated to caring for patients recovering from:

  • Spinal surgeries
  • Neurosurgeries
  • Orthopedic surgeries
  • Trauma-related injuries

Staffing ratios are maintained at 1:6, ensuring quality patient care and support.

Jewelry and Appearance Policy

Visible tattoos are permitted, provided they are not offensive or inappropriate. Jewelry and body piercings must maintain a professional appearance and not interfere with job responsibilities.

About the Role

This role requires a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care through clinical expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement while engaging actively in a culture focused on reliability and professionalism.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19165338. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTopeka, KS

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Neurosurgeryunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
  • Orthopedicsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Vaccinationunmatched

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