Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,970 per week

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/14/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

The Telemetry Medical Surgical Float registered nurse position is based in a healthcare facility in a designated zone around Garden City, Kansas. This role involves providing patient care across multiple units, including general medical-surgical, neuro, cardiac, oncology, and other specialties. The position requires flexibility to float within the zone and work 11.5-hour day shifts, with a minimum commitment of 34.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across multiple units, including general medical-surgical, neuro, cardiac, oncology, renal, and surgical units
• Float within Zone 4, covering multiple hospitals and units as required
• Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:5-6 depending on acuity
• Titrate infusible medications such as Heparin
• Care for patients across various acuity levels, including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• Assist with weekend shifts (6-9 within a 6-week schedule) and holiday rotations

Requirements

• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry medical-surgical experience
• Availability for orientation within the state without more than three missed shifts during the assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior neuro nursing experience
• Familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps
• EPIC electronic health record system experience

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts, 11.5 hours per shift
• Minimum of 34.5 hours per week
• Schedule released 4-6 weeks in advance, with rotations of 7-7 days
• Flexibility required to help fill gaps in permanent staffing
• First float assignment communicated on or before the Monday start date

Additional Notes

• No trauma level designated
• Minimal call or standby required
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts during the assignment
• Charting system: EPIC

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits