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Night Shift Rn Jobs in Lawrence, KS (NOW HIRING)

RN Night Shift

Ottawa, KS · On-site

$35 - $42/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) Salary: $35-42/hour Schedule: 6pm-6am rotating weekends Duties: * Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice. * Observe and ...

Night Shift, Full-Time IMC Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Topeka ...

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RN Night Shift

Ottawa, KS · On-site

$35 - $42/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) Come join our team and start making a difference! Salary: $35-42/hour Schedule: 6pm-6am rotating weekends Duties: * Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide ...

RN Night Shift

Ottawa, KS · On-site

$35 - $42/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) Salary: $35-42/hour Schedule: 6pm-6am rotating weekends Duties: * Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice. * Observe and ...

Registered Nurse (RN) Salary: $35-42/hour Schedule: 6pm-6am rotating weekends Duties: * Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice. * Observe and ...

RN - PSYCH

Olathe, KS · On-site

$1.6K/wk

Details Client Name Cottonwood Springs Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty PSYCH Job ID 37870324 Job Title RN - PSYCH Weekly Pay $1633.5 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Hour Night Shift ...

RN Night Shift

Ottawa, KS · On-site

$35 - $42/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) Come join our team and start making a difference! Salary: $35-42/hour Schedule: 6pm-6am rotating weekends Duties: * Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide ...

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How much do night shift rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift rn in Lawrence, KS is $28.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $38.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night shift RN?

A Night Shift RN (Registered Nurse) is a healthcare professional who provides patient care during overnight hours, typically in hospitals, nursing homes, or emergency facilities. Their responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with other healthcare staff. Working night shifts requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Shift hours often range from late evening to early morning, and nurses may work weekends or holidays depending on facility needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night shift RN?

To excel as a Night Shift RN, you must possess strong clinical nursing skills, critical thinking abilities, and hold a valid RN license with up-to-date certifications such as BLS or ACLS. Familiarity with night-shift protocols, electronic health records (EHRs), and hospital equipment is essential. Exceptional soft skills include resilience, effective communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently during quieter hours. These qualifications enable Night Shift RNs to deliver safe, efficient patient care while addressing unique overnight challenges.

What are some unique challenges night shift RNs face, and how are they supported in their roles?

Night Shift RNs often manage fewer staff on duty and may encounter emergencies without immediate access to all resources available during daytime hours. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including monitoring patients while ensuring continuity of care overnight. Many hospitals provide support through nurse supervisors, robust handoff procedures, and strong team communication practices. Additionally, Night Shift RNs often develop close-knit relationships with fellow team members and receive training in managing fatigue and work-life balance. These measures help ensure patient safety and a supportive work environment during overnight shifts.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Rn job openings in Lawrence, KS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,869 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing RN

The Lodge at Heritage Grove Estates (SNF)

Topeka, KS

$40 - $45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift

Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka, Kansas
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Night Shift Differential

Why Join Heritage Grove Estates?

At Heritage Grove Estates, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of an organization that values clinical excellence, supports professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful impact our nurses make every day.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses
Night Shift Differential
✔ Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
✔ Opportunities for advancement and professional development
✔ Leadership that values and listens to staff
✔ Meaningful work where your clinical expertise directly impacts resident outcomes

Position Overview

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Night Shift nursing team.

We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses, in addition to a Night Shift Differential.

As a Night Shift RN, you will provide direct nursing care while serving as a clinical leader for residents and nursing staff during your assigned shift. You will be responsible for resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, changes in condition, clinical documentation, staff supervision, and coordination of care.

Our Night Shift RNs are trusted to exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritize resident needs, support CNAs and other nursing team members, and maintain high standards of care throughout the overnight shift.

This position is ideal for a nurse who is confident working with a high degree of clinical responsibility and values the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while contributing to a strong and accountable nursing team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, professional nursing standards, and facility policies

  • Conduct ongoing assessments of residents and promptly identify changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition

  • Initiate appropriate nursing interventions and communicate significant changes in condition to physicians, responsible parties, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team

  • Safely prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic procedures within the RN scope of practice

  • Monitor residents throughout the night and ensure clinical needs, comfort, safety, and scheduled treatments are appropriately addressed

  • Respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations using sound clinical judgment and established protocols

  • Supervise, delegate, and provide clinical direction to CNAs and other nursing personnel during the assigned shift

  • Ensure staff assignments are completed appropriately and resident care needs are consistently met

  • Provide coaching, education, and clinical support to nursing team members

  • Communicate effectively during shift-to-shift report to ensure continuity of care

  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate

  • Provide residents and families with education regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and changes in condition

  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)

  • Ensure physician orders, laboratory results, diagnostic findings, and treatment recommendations receive appropriate follow-up

  • Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE utilization, isolation precautions, and transmission-based precautions

  • Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and resident safety initiatives

  • Immediately report incidents, accidents, allegations, safety concerns, and other reportable events in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain compliance with applicable CMS requirements, Kansas regulations, facility policies, and professional standards of nursing practice

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program

  • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Kansas

  • Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • Skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute nursing experience preferred

  • Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills

  • Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and support nursing personnel

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities

  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple resident and operational needs throughout the shift

  • Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team

  • Commitment to resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses

  • Night Shift Differential

  • Competitive compensation

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Care Cash Program

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program – Earn up to $2,500

  • Professional development and advancement opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Heritage Grove Estates, we are committed to developing nurses at every stage of their careers.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your clinical expertise or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, or Director of Nursing, we provide opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities and expand your experience within skilled nursing.

Your development matters because strong nurses create stronger teams and better resident outcomes.

About Us

Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves the Topeka, Kansas community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and clinical excellence.

We believe exceptional resident care begins with exceptional employees. Our goal is to create a workplace where nurses are respected, supported, held to high professional standards, and empowered to use their clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your nursing career and join a team where your clinical expertise truly matters.

Apply today for our Full-Time Night Shift RN position and learn more about our $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and Night Shift Differential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heritage Grove Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Heritage Grove Estates is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, and assist residents consistent with individualized care needs, utilizing appropriate assistance and equipment

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform nursing duties for extended periods

  • Ability to conduct resident rounds throughout the facility during the assigned shift

  • Ability to perform direct nursing care and respond to changing resident needs

  • Ability to respond promptly and effectively to urgent and emergency situations

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation