Med/Surg Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Kansas City, Missouri

Med/Surg RN travel job in Kansas City, MO–join a collaborative ortho/trauma team in a vibrant metro area and build strong acute care experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Setting: Ortho/Trauma Med/Surg unit
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri 64132
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Unit Highlights: 23 beds, 1:4-1:5 patient ratios, unit secretary and patient care tech support

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
• Telemetry experience preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale experience helpful
• Ability to adapt quickly and float to other Med/Surg level-of-care units as needed
• Comfort working with post-op ortho, trauma, and neuro overflow patients

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality bedside care for post-op knee, hip, and shoulder replacement patients, trauma patients, and some neuro overflow
• Perform bedside shift report and hourly rounding to support excellent patient experience
• Monitor and manage patients requiring traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech
• Collaborate with unit secretaries, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary care team to support workflow and patient needs
• Float to other Med/Surg units such as general Med/Surg, Nephrology, and Neuro/Trauma when required
• Maintain professionalism and follow unit policies while delivering compassionate nursing care

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Kansas City, Missouri, and join a supportive 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.