Travel Med Surg Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/11/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring KS or compact RN license and remote telemetry monitoring experience.

• General Medical unit caring for a variety of illnesses and conditions
• Care for stable remote telemetry monitored patients who are not on cardiac drips
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Floating required to like units within scope as needed
• Weekend work required

• Valid KS or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Patient ratio experience of 1:5-6 required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, central line blood draw, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs preferred
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, HFNC, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care preferred
• Experience managing CVA patients preferred
• Experience administering Heparin and Insulin preferred
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Remote telemetry cardiac monitoring experience preferred

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this unit
• Must reside outside a 50 mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Brief onsite orientation provided for floating assignments

American Traveler Job  #P-775537. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.