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Garden City, KS

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float RN — Garden City, KS Region

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Nights | Guaranteed 36 Hours/Week

Start Date: September 21, 2026

This is a zone-based float position covering a 60-mile radius centered around Garden City, KS. Travelers must be prepared to work at any facility within Zone 4 and should secure housing that makes floating throughout the full zone feasible. There is no home base facility.

Schedule Details

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour night shifts
6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Schedules released 4–6 weeks in advance; some shifts may be assigned 1–2 hours before start (Just-In-Time)
Holiday rotation possible
Low-census call is rare

Float Scope

You may be floated across MS-Tele, PCU/Stepdown, and ICU (low-acuity holds within your skill set) units encompassing Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Renal, Ortho, Bariatrics, Rehab, Trauma, and ED Observation.

Patient Population

Adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal/urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine.

Clinical Expectations

Heparin drip titration required
Cardiac rhythm interpretation and arrhythmia management
Respiratory therapy equipment in use (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)
Designated charge nurse on each unit; nights charge may carry a small patient assignment

Requirements

Minimum 2 years MS-Tele experience within the last 3 years
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA)
Active RN license; must be in-state for the orientation week
Prior neuro experience preferred
Scrub color: facility-specified

*Travelers must submit a 2-week notice to avoid back-out penalties and may not miss more than 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.*