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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho/Trauma unit requiring ortho and telemetry experience with NIH stroke certification helpful.

• Work in a 23-bed 6 East Ortho/Trauma unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Patient ratios of 1:4 and 1:5 with unit secretary and PCT support
• Care for post-op knee, hip, and shoulder replacement patients, trauma patients, and occasional neuro overflow cases
• Uses traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
• Charting is done in Meditech
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts including three weekend shifts per schedule period
• Night shift, 7p-7a
• Floating required to other Med/Surg level units including General MS, Nephrology, and Neuro/Trauma, with contract staff floating first

• 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
• 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

• Provide direct patient care including bedside shift report and hourly rounding
• Navy scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-747847. 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.