RN - 19493654

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on a 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit providing post-operative care for patients undergoing bariatric and urologic surgeries. The unit also manages infections requiring surgical intervention, including cellulitis, abscesses, and ulcers; cares for patients with gastrointestinal diseases; and provides post-surgical follow-up for a range of procedures.

The role involves delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The unit offers a collaborative staffing environment with support from patient care technicians, patient safety monitors, care team partners, IV therapy and vascular access, rapid response and wound therapy teams, charge nurses, nurse managers, and quality managers.

Contracts are available for 13 to 52 weeks, with longer contracts preferred. Orientation can start November 16, 2026, or November 30, 2026. Shifts are 12 hours, with guaranteed schedules of either 36 or 48 hours per week. Nurses work every other weekend. One holiday off may be requested; details differ for federal and non-essential holidays. Navy scrubs are required. Visible tattoos must not be offensive, and piercings must not interfere with job duties. Documentation of immunity to Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella, as well as proof of TDaP and influenza vaccinations, is required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Active nursing license in Kansas or a multistate license, with no disciplinary actions.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of submission.
• Documentation of immunity status for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
• Proof of TDaP and influenza vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in progressive care or step-down units.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families about post-operative care and recovery.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree