Med Surg – RN

Job ID: #893292 | Garden City, KS

 

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Job ID: 893292

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,974.38

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Garden City, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday commitment required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
  • Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
  • Perform and document NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) assessments as required
  • Manage and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and ventilators
  • Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department staffing plans
  • Float within Zone 4 as determined by the Nurse Manager based on departmental needs

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact eligibility)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
  • Proficiency with NIHSS assessments
  • Experience titrating IV drips
  • Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver’s license must be submitted
  • Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical inpatient setting
  • Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and independent strip reading
  • Experience working alongside nurse aides in a team-based care model (aide ratio 1:5)

Why Join Us

  • Streamlined hiring process with a clinical team interview — no unit manager involvement required
  • Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance


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