Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Transplant Nephrology

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Projected Start: August 24, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical-surgical nursing care on a 20-bed Transplant Nephrology unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
• Collaborate with unit secretaries, PCTs, and a unit educator to deliver coordinated patient care
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Fulfill scheduling requirements including 3 weekend shifts per month
• Adhere to floating policy — agency and contract nurses float first as needed
• Partner with virtual nursing support, which handles patient admissions remotely so bedside nurses can focus on direct patient care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — ADN minimum required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Experience in medical-surgical, nephrology, renal, or dialysis-related care
• Familiarity with kidney transplant patient populations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience on a transplant or nephrology unit
• Hands-on experience with dialysis patients (note: dialysis is performed off the unit)
• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma hospital environment
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation systems

Why Join Us

• 48-hour weekly guarantee available, providing income stability throughout your assignment
• Work within a team-oriented unit recognized for its collaborative culture, including a "We Show Up" teamwork award