American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- 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: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a 13-week float pool assignment across multiple Emergency Departments in a rural Kansas zone, requiring ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS, and the ability to float within a 60-mile regional zone.
Details
- Float pool assignment covering three ED locations within Zone 4, centered around Garden City, KS (Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, St. Catherine-Dodge City, and St. Catherine-Garden City)
- All three facilities are non-trauma designated but serve as STEMI receiving and stroke centers, with send-outs as needed
- Common patient diagnoses include abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
- Daily patient volume ranges from 6โ49 patients per day depending on location
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4โ5 based on acuity
- No dedicated monitor techs โ RNs are required to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
- RT is available 24/7
- RNs will be trained to perform Point-of-Care lab testing
- Charge nurses are present and take patient assignments; techs assist with unit secretary work, floor support, and triage
- ER holds are intermixed within the ED; no separate psych/seclusion rooms
- Charting is done via Epic
- 12-hour day shifts, every other weekend required
- Holiday coverage required on an every-other basis
- No on-call or standby requirement
- Mandatory floating throughout all ED locations within the 60-mile Zone 4 radius โ there is no home base facility
- Float assignments are communicated on or before each Monday start date
- Schedule is set by leadership based on unit needs
Requirements
- Active KS RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license โ must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Required certifications (all must be active; AHA-issued): ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC โ pending certifications will not be accepted
- ED/ER nursing experience required
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry independently
- Epic EMR experience
- Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the Garden City, KS zone center to qualify for travel rates โ a valid driver's license is required 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
- A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
Additional Information
- This is a true float pool role โ travelers are expected to float to any of the three ED locations within Zone 4 and are responsible for securing housing that makes floating throughout the full 60-mile zone feasible
- Orientation is 2โ3 days; clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible โ candidates employed 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-733458. 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 - Emergency Dept
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.