Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Overview

This position is located in a 28-bed medical-surgical unit dedicated to post-operative care, specifically focusing on Urology and Bariatric Surgery. The unit caters to patients undergoing various surgical procedures, including but not limited to bariatric reduction, urologic/nephrology surgeries, and interventions for infectious processes that require surgical action.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care for post-surgical patients
• Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders
• Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and recovery

Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts available with guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 per week
• Weekend rotation is required: every other weekend
• Holiday rotation available: request for one holiday off permitted

Contract Length

• Contracts can range from 13 to 52 weeks, with longer commitments preferred
• Please specify desired contract length upon submission

Qualifications

• Current RN license for Kansas or a multi-state licensure
• Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience required
• BLS certification from AHA required at the time of submission
• ADN or BSN degree
• Experience in progressive care or step-down units is a plus

Additional Information

Staffing ratios are set at 1:6. Support staff includes Patient Care Technicians, Patient Safety Monitors, a Care Team Partner, and specialized teams for IV therapy, rapid response, and wound management. The unit fosters a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in patient care.

Compliance and Vaccination Requirements

• Proof of immunity status for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella (titer or vaccination series completion)
• TDaP vaccine and influenza vaccination or exemption during flu season required
• Documentation of TB status needed

Location

This position is located in Topeka, KS.