Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED) | Topeka, Kansas

Apply now for a 13-week Emergency Department travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas. Join a fast-paced ED team caring for diverse adult and pediatric patients while earning an estimated $1,660-$1,750 per week on day shifts.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Topeka, Kansas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 28, 2026
• Shift: Day shifts, 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week, with an option for 48 hours when available
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Emergency Department: 22-bed ED with approximately 100 visits per day
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend shifts per contract
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
• Travel Requirement: Travel assignment; candidates must reside outside the 50-mile local radius

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department registered nursing experience
• Active Kansas or Compact Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications in hand at the time of submission
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Strong emergency nursing assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to care for high-acuity patients and float to like units within the nurse’s scope of practice as needed
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care, including triage, assessment, intervention, monitoring, and reassessment
• Care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing conditions such as DKA, CHF, STEMI, stroke, respiratory infection, seizures, overdose, behavioral health crises, and suicidal or homicidal ideation
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions or escalation of care
• Perform or assist with emergency procedures, including intubation, central line care, arterial line management, chest tube management, procedural sedation monitoring, and blood product administration
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, and other treatments according to established protocols
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, obtain 12-lead EKGs, and support patients requiring ventilatory assistance
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, IV teams, rapid response, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, trauma-informed care, and compassionate communication with patients and families

Why Work in Topeka, Kansas?

Topeka, the Kansas state capital, offers a welcoming community, accessible outdoor recreation, and convenient access to cultural and historic attractions. Join this supportive Emergency Department nursing team and make a meaningful impact during your next Kansas travel nursing assignment.

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Topeka, Kansas.

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.