Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Transplant Nephrology (Night Shift)

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | 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
• Monitor and manage patients with renal and nephrology diagnoses, including kidney transplant recipients
• Coordinate care with unit secretaries, patient care technicians, and a unit educator to support patient outcomes
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Fulfill scheduling requirements including 3 weekend shifts per month; agency/contract nurses float first per unit policy
• Collaborate with virtual nursing support, which handles patient admissions remotely, allowing bedside nurses to focus on direct patient care

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical-surgical nursing role
• Proficiency or willingness to work within the Meditech documentation system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with nephrology, renal care, or kidney transplant patient populations
• Familiarity with dialysis coordination (note: dialysis is performed off the unit)
• Background in a Level 1 trauma hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a unit recognized for outstanding teamwork, including a "We Show Up" teamwork award
• Benefit from a virtual nursing model that handles patient admissions, allowing bedside nurses to dedicate more time and attention to their patients