Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Wichita, KS
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights). Exact days vary based on unit schedule for the 13-week assignment; primary coverage is nights.
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
- Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients, responding quickly to changing clinical needs
- Perform IV starts and accurate medication administration while following scanning and safety protocols every time
- Manage procedural sedation and monitor patients closely throughout recovery
- Collaborate with physicians, midlevels, techs, and unit staff to maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced 52-bed ER
- Document care accurately in Meditech and manage infusion therapy using Alaris pumps
- Advocate for patient experience and safety while working within team nursing and established patient ratio expectations
Qualifications
- Active Kansas registered nurse license (required)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with emergency department exposure
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; ENPC and NIH certifications required as listed
- Travel nursing experience or experience in large emergency departments preferred
- TNCC and Meditech experience are nice-to-have
- Comfort with IV starts, medication administration, sedations, and pediatric emergency care
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Education
- Active RN license in Kansas required; ASN/ADN or BSN accepted (BSN preferred when available)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong emergency nursing knowledge and triage skills
- Proficiency with IV starts and medication administration
- Experience with pediatric emergency care and team nursing models
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR workflows
- Experience using Alaris infusion pumps
- Good situational awareness, rapid decision-making, and excellent communication skills
Benefits
- Generous travel nurse perks including housing assistance and travel reimbursement to make your move easier
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can be ready to work in Kansas without the paperwork stress
- Supportive team environment that values your skills, safety, and work-life balance
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities to keep your skills sharp
- Comprehensive benefits options typically available for travel nursing roles (medical, dental, vision) — ask your recruiter for specifics
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments and keep you performing at your best
- Referral program and internal recognition for standout performers
- Access to modern equipment (Alaris infusion pumps) and an EMR (Meditech) to help you do great clinical work
Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS
Wichita offers a surprising mix of culture and outdoor fun. Explore Botanica Wichita's beautiful gardens, visit the Sedgwick County Zoo, and wander the Old Cowtown Museum for a taste of local history. Catch science and hands-on exhibits at Exploration Place, enjoy the Wichita Art Museum, or take an evening stroll along the Arkansas River and stop by the Keeper of the Plains. Foodies will appreciate downtown dining and local breweries, and weekend trips to Kansas City or Oklahoma City are easy if you want a city escape.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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