Travel Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for an Ortho/Trauma unit position requiring ortho and telemetry experience at a Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

• 23-bed Ortho/Trauma unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Cares for post-op knee, hip, and shoulder replacement patients, trauma patients, and some neuro overflow cases
• Uses traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
• Charts using the Meditech documentation system
• Support staff includes unit secretaries and PCTs
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts with three weekend shifts per schedule period
• Shift hours run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Contract labor floats first, potentially to other Med/Surg level units such as General MS, Nephrology, or Neuro/Trauma

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required
• Ortho experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• NIH Stroke Certification helpful for this unit
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two professional references required for Missouri assignments
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Perform bedside shift report and hourly rounding as part of patient experience standards
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Navy scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-747848. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.