Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #523053
Med/Surg RN- Kirksville, Missouri
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Kirksville, Missouri
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse supporting inpatient rehabilitation and medical-surgical patients in Kirksville, Missouri. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an adaptable RN with recent Med/Surg and inpatient rehabilitation experience who enjoys providing thoughtful, patient-centered care on a close-knit unit while working a consistent night schedule. Kirksville offers the welcoming atmosphere of a charming northeast Missouri community, with a historic downtown, beautiful parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
- Location: Kirksville, Missouri
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 18, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Weekends required
- Call: No standing call; call may be assigned based on volume within contract guidelines
- Floating: Primarily assigned to Med/Surg; may float to other units for task-based support within demonstrated competencies
- Unit Information: 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation/swing unit with an approximate 1:10 patient ratio
- Documentation: MedHost electronic medical record
- Dress Code: Any solid-color scrubs
Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Missouri
- At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
- Recent medical-surgical nursing and inpatient rehabilitation experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and occasional call assignments
- Ability to float for task-based clinical support while practicing within established competencies
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for inpatient rehabilitation and swing patients
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient response
- Perform routine medical-surgical nursing assessments and interventions
- Support care for Med/Surg patients when rehabilitation census needs allow
- Collaborate with providers, therapy teams, patients, and families to promote recovery and safe transitions of care
- Complete accurate electronic medical record documentation and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
- Maintain clinical standards, patient safety practices, and infection-control procedures
Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Kirksville, Missouri, and make a meaningful difference for medical-surgical and rehabilitation patients.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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