Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool RN
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MS/Tele Float Pool position in Kansas, requiring a minimum of 2 years of MS/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple facilities within a 60-mile zone.
Details
- Acute care setting within a multi-facility float zone centered around Garden City, KS — no single home base facility
- Float pool covers MS/Tele units spanning specialties including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
- Patient population consists of adults and geriatrics with diagnoses including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology and general surgery post-ops, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6 based on acuity
- May be asked to float into other acuity levels including ICU (low acuity holds within skillset), PCU/Stepdown, and MS/Tele
- Heparin drip titration is required
- RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP is present on units
- Nurse aides are available on units
- Designated charge nurse on each unit; charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment, though night shift charge may take a small assignment when necessary
- EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
- Alaris pump experience preferred
- 12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
- 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Schedules are set by leadership 4–6 weeks in advance; travelers are expected to be flexible and help fill scheduling gaps
- Float assignments may follow one of two formats: scheduled at a single facility for the week, or Just-In-Time (JIT) assignment notified 1–2 hours before shift start
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active KS RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- Current certifications required (no pending certifications accepted): BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele experience within the last 3 years
- Candidates must permanently reside more than 60 miles from the Garden City, KS zone center to qualify for travel rates — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Travelers float throughout Zone 4, which covers up to a 60-mile radius from Garden City, KS and includes Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital (Ulysses), St. Catherine–Dodge City, and St. Catherine–Garden City
- It is the traveler's responsibility to secure housing that allows them to float throughout the full 60-mile zone
- Clinicians must be physically present in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely; orientation is approximately 12 hours
- All time-off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
- Holiday rotation coverage may be required
- On-call or standby is rare and typically only for low census situations
- Prior neuro experience is preferred
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Interview process is conducted by the MedSol Clinical Team with no unit manager involvement
American Traveler Job ID #P-699193. 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 Float Pool
About American Traveler
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.