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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