Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Overland Park, KS

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Med/Surg)

Location

Overland Park, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 3 shifts per week | 48 hours guaranteed preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Telemetry unit serving renal, urology, oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, and general med/surg patients
• Maintain strict documentation compliance related to central lines, Foley catheters, C. diff, and other HAI prevention protocols
• Operate unit equipment including EKG monitors, bladder scanners, Hoyer lifts, hover mats, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems; document in Meditech EBCD
• Participate in Nurse Leader Rounds, including pre- and post-rounds focused on patient experience, safety, and quality measures
• Maintain patient room tidiness, white board accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards
• Float to like units (Ortho, Neuro, CCU, CDU, SSU, Obs, Rehab) as needed per floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Basic Dysrhythmia certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Availability to work at least every 3rd weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a telemetry, medical/surgical, or step-down unit setting
• Familiarity with Meditech EBCD documentation system
• Experience with renal, urology, oncology, pulmonology, or cardiology patient populations
• Strong team-oriented mindset with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes

Why Join Us

• Work alongside experienced, team-oriented staff supported by unencumbered charge nurses and a dedicated clinical educator in a facility recognized for advanced robotic surgery capabilities
• Join a unit that takes pride in a culture of safety, quality, and collaborative patient care with strong leadership support