Travel

Med Surg

Garden City, KS

Medical/Surgical RN — Travel Contract

Garden City, KS | 13-Week Assignment | Days

This Med/Surg unit manages a diverse acute-care patient population with diagnoses including congestive heart failure, hypertension and chest pain workups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, ia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure.

Shift & Schedule

  • 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 6–9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
  • Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
  • Holiday requirement applies
  • Call/standby determined by nurse manager

Clinical Expectations

  • RNs titrate drips independently, including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
  • Respiratory equipment in use: CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and ventilators
  • Charge nurse carries a patient assignment
  • Nurse aide support available on the unit

Float Requirements

  • First to float; may be asked to float within the designated zone based on department need

Requirements

  • BLS and ACLS (both AHA)
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Valid RN license — must be submitted prior to placement
  • Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation
  • Residence must be at least 60 miles from the facility; valid driver's license required

Contract Details

  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week
  • 91-week contract duration (13-week increments)
  • Start date: October 26, 2026
  • Scrub color: Navy blue
  • Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment