Travel Nurse – RN – Ortho Neuro MedSurg Unit – Wichita, KS – 13 week Contract – $2,268 gross weekly

Level 1 is working with Ascension to locate a Registered Nurse, RN, for a 
13 week night shift contract in their Ortho Neuro Medical Surgical 39 bed unit. 
This 39 bed unit is located in their level 1 trauma Wichita, KS, center and 
gets complex ortho-trauma patients with multi-fractures. They have a 
Total Joint replacement program for total hips and knees. Other surgeries 
frequently seen are foot/ankle surgeries, amputations, total shoulder replacements, 
back/spine surgeries, hip fractures. This unit has orthopedic-specific interventions, 
including the use of splints, Buck’s traction, skeletal traction, and 
specialized durable medical equipment (DME). 
The Ortho Trauma Team consists of RNs, LPNs, and Techs.


Location:  Wichita, KS
Area: Ortho Neuro MedSurg 39 bed Unit
Desired Start Date: 03/30/25
Length of Assignment: 13weeks 06/28/25
Hours per Week: 36hrs
Shift & Time: 12s / night shift 1900-0730
Weekend Requirements: every other
Floating Requirements: not specified.
Requirements: Associate Degree in Nursing is required; 
bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
State RN license or RN license from a participating compact state. 
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), 
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification. 
Must live outside of 50mile radius from facility for travel rates. Local rates vary.
Pay Package: $1,246 stipend, W2 wage $28.39 hourly, for weekly gross total of $2,268.

Job Details: 
   Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.
   Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.
   Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.
   Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.
   Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.

We look forward to working with you! Level 1 Nurse Staffing (316)313-1649

Gross Weekly Pay: $2,268
Weekly Stipend: $1,246
Taxable Base Rate: $28.39/hr

Wichita, KS
36hrs week
1900-0730