Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,591 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/15/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Topeka, KS (66606) Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Topeka, KS (66606). 13-week travel nursing contract for experienced Med/Surg RNs with an active Kansas RN or Compact RN license. Night shift; 12-hour shifts; adult and geriatric patient care; BLS required; Epic experience preferred. Job Details Job Type: Travel nursing contract – Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) Location: Topeka, KS 66606 (Topeka travel nursing / Kansas nursing jobs) Start Date: April 15, 2026 End Date: July 15, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night shift; 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15) Hours per Week: 36 hours per week (option for 48 hours per week available) Unit: Med/Surg – Floor 7 (medical-surgical unit, adult & geriatric) Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics Unit Snapshot: ~24 daily census; 31 rooms; 29 beds; stable remote telemetry monitored patients Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 – $1,540 (travel nurse pay range) Job Requirements Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience preferred (Med-Surg nursing) Travel Experience: Previous travel nursing experience required License: Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission Certifications: BLS required; NIHSS preferred Charting: Epic experience preferred (electronic medical record experience) Patient Ratios: 5–6 patients per nurse Clinical Skills: Telemetry monitoring, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis care, renal failure management, port access/management, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care, PICC management, IV starts, heparin/insulin administration, CVA care, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, wound care/VAC, isolation precautions Floating: Required to float to like units within scope as needed Schedule: Some weekends required (variable schedule) Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience Responsibilities Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients during night shifts (med-surg RN responsibilities) Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and escalate changes per protocol Administer medications and treatments and manage complex lines and devices within RN scope of practice Provide telemetry monitoring and intervene appropriately for cardiac rhythm changes (telemetry RN) Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services to coordinate patient care Document accurately and efficiently in Epic to ensure continuity of care and clear communication Float to similar units as needed and adapt to changing patient needs and unit workflows Support a positive and safe patient environment, adhering to infection control and isolation protocols Why Topeka, KS? Enjoy a friendly Midwest city with a vibrant arts scene, historic sites, and beautiful outdoor spaces Easy access to local parks, museums, and community events — ideal for travel nurses relocating to Kansas Experience the welcoming atmosphere and supportive healthcare community in Topeka (Topeka healthcare careers) Apply now to secure this Travel Med/Surg RN night shift contract in Topeka, KS. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel nursing assignment—submit your resume, active Kansas/Compact RN license, and current certifications to be considered. Join our healthcare team today! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID 463193. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.