Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Wichita, KS
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day shift, 12-hour)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality med/surg and oncology nursing care for patients on the Medical Oncology unit
- Administer chemotherapy safely and in accordance with unit policies (chemo-certified nurses only)
- Monitor telemetry and remote-tele patients, perform and document regular vital signs
- Document patient care accurately in Meditech to ensure continuity and quality
- Collaborate with charge nurses, interdisciplinary teams and support staff to manage patient needs
- Mentor and support new team members to foster a positive, team-centered environment
- Observe and escalate changes in patient condition promptly to maintain patient safety
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (active) — required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with Med/Surg background — required
- Chemotherapy certification — preferred (required to hang/handle chemo)
- ACLS certification — preferred
- Comfortable working in a remote-tele environment and managing telemetry patients
- Experience with Meditech or similar EMR systems — preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong med/surg and oncology clinical knowledge, including chemo administration procedures
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation skills
- Proficient documentation practices in Meditech
- Excellent teamwork, communication and patient advocacy skills
- Ability to function in a primary nursing care model with a 1:5 patient ratio
Benefits
- Generous travel support and concierge-style onboarding to get you settled quickly
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can stay healthy
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- A supportive, positive team culture that values your input and teamwork
- Access to continuing education and specialty training (chemo administration support)
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend you love working with
- Employee tools/technology (unit uses iPhone nursing communication) for efficient care
Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS
Explore Wichita while on assignment: stroll the beautiful Botanica Wichita gardens, enjoy interactive exhibits at Exploration Place, visit the famous Keeper of the Plains and Riverfront, check out the Sedgwick County Zoo, dive into history at Old Cowtown Museum, and sample local breweries and restaurants downtown. Weekend trips are easy — Oklahoma City and Kansas City are reachable for a change of pace, and scenic drives to the Flint Hills offer great outdoor time.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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