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

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float

Location

Garden City, KS

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine conditions
• Titrate Heparin drips and manage RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP as required
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 based on acuity, with nurse aide support available on units
• Float across facilities within a 60-mile zone radius, with facility assignments communicated via schedule or Just-In-Time (JIT) notification 1–2 hours before shift start
• Adhere to scheduling requirements including 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and potential holiday rotation participation

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact license eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last 3 years
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to float to varying acuity levels including ICU (low-acuity holds within skillset), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units
• Must be available in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Must be able to obtain housing within a feasible distance to support floating throughout the full 60-mile zone

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

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