Posted 09/24/2026 · Job #511480
Med/Surg RN- Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description
Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho/Trauma Unit in Kansas City, Missouri 64132
Travel RN opportunity in Kansas City, MO: Join a busy ortho/trauma Med/Surg unit for a 13-week assignment in a respected acute care setting.
Join a dynamic medical-surgical team in Kansas City, Missouri for a 13-week travel assignment. This role offers the chance to support a busy ortho/trauma unit within a respected acute care environment, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population and collaborate with a supportive clinical team. Kansas City’s 64132 area offers the energy of a vibrant metro, with convenient access to dining, entertainment, and local attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Setting: Ortho/Trauma medical-surgical unit
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri 64132
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per schedule period, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
- Unit Size: 23 beds
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- BLS certification
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg, orthopedic nursing, or trauma nursing experience
- Experience with telemetry preferred
- NIH Stroke Scale experience helpful
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment
- Comfortable floating to similar level-of-care Med/Surg units as needed
Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care for post-op orthopedic and trauma patients
- Care for patients following knee, hip, and shoulder replacements
- Support patients with trauma needs and occasional neuro overflow cases
- Monitor and document patient conditions accurately in Meditech
- Perform bedside shift report and hourly rounding to enhance patient experience
- Collaborate with unit secretaries, patient care techs (PCTs), and the interdisciplinary care team
- Assist with patient needs involving traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
- Float to other Med/Surg units when needed based on contract expectations
Kansas City Healthcare Job Highlights
- Enjoy working in Kansas City, a lively Midwest destination known for its food scene, arts, and friendly neighborhoods
- The 64132 area provides convenient access to city amenities while still offering a comfortable local feel
- Ideal for nurses looking for rewarding travel nursing jobs in a well-connected urban setting
Apply now to start your next Med/Surg travel nursing assignment in Kansas City, Missouri.
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.
Apply for this job
By submitting your contact information, you confirm that the details provided are accurate and belong to you. Please ensure all information is correct, as it will be used to communicate regarding your application.