Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,701 per week in Leawood, KS

# Job Opportunity – Surgical Specialty Registered Nurse – KansasStart Date:

December 14, 2026

Location:

Leawood, Kansas

Compensation:

Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule:

48 hours per week guaranteed. Every 3rd weekend required. Two Mondays and Fridays per 4-week scheduling period. May float to like medical/surgical/telemetry units.

Highlights:

• 20-bed private surgical specialty unit with 4:1 patient ratio (5:1 with patient care tech support)
• High-paced, post-operative care environment with diverse surgical patient population
• Working in a facility recognized as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal and Robotics, and MBSAQIP certified in Bariatric surgery
• Award-winning unit: Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg 2021
• Electronic documentation system (Meditech) with modern equipment including Alaris pumps, telemetry, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Supportive unit staffing with 4-5 nurses per shift and dedicated patient care technician

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Kansas or compact state eligibility
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Strong understanding of post-operative care and surgical patient management
• Proficiency in ostomy management, central line care, wound care, IV therapy, blood administration, and NG tube management
• BLS certification required
• Ability to manage JP drains, wound vacs, PCA pumps, epidural catheters, and nutritional supplementation including TPN

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join an award-winning surgical specialty team at a nationally recognized facility that specializes in advanced surgical procedures including bariatric, colorectal, and robotic surgery. This high-paced unit offers excellent opportunities to develop advanced post-operative care skills while working with a collaborative nursing team in a modern, well-equipped environment. With guaranteed hours and comprehensive support staff, you'll be positioned to deliver exceptional patient care in a unit committed to clinical excellence.