Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Garden City, KS

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float

Garden City, KS

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Float Pool

• Provide direct patient care across a Medical Surgical/Telemetry float pool covering multiple units including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation
• Manage an adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
• Titrate Heparin drips and manage RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP as needed
• Float to facilities within a 60-mile zone radius as assigned, which may include same-day Just-In-Time (JIT) assignments communicated 1–2 hours before shift start
• Adhere to nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 based on acuity, working alongside designated charge nurses and nurse aides
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling to fill gaps, fulfill weekend shift requirements (6–9 shifts per 6-week schedule), and participate in holiday rotation as needed

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last 3 years
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to float throughout a 60-mile zone radius and secure housing that supports this requirement
• Must be physically present in state for the full week of orientation
• Ability to submit all time-off requests prior to assignment start

• Prior experience in a neurological nursing setting
• Familiarity with Alaris infusion pump systems
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records

• Gain diverse clinical experience across multiple specialties and facilities within a structured regional float pool program
• Benefit from schedules released 4–6 weeks in advance, providing advance notice and planning flexibility