Location: Wichita, KS

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 04-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (specific days not specified; schedule to be provided by unit)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 compassionate, high-quality med-surg and orthopedic nursing care to post-op and medical patients
• Assess patient condition and intervene promptly to maintain safety and promote recovery
• Manage traction and orthopedic equipment safely and according to unit protocols
• Implement and monitor total joint and spine precautions, ensuring patient education and adherence
• Administer medications and document care accurately using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with nurses, CNAs, therapists, and physicians to coordinate effective patient-centered care
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and handoffs to support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain licensure in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in med-surg and/or orthopedics
• Familiarity with traction, total joint and spine care, and joint precautions
• Experience using Meditech or similar electronic medical record systems
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient education skills
• Professional, compassionate bedside manner and ability to work in a fast-paced unit

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Post-operative orthopedic care and total joint management
• Safe use and monitoring of traction equipment
• Patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care
• Proficient documentation in Meditech EMR
• Ability to work with a 6:1 patient ratio while prioritizing safety
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you work across state lines with ease
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Professional development support and opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• A supportive, collaborative team that values compassion and teamwork
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Comprehensive onboarding and unit orientation so you feel confident from day one

Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS

Wichita is a friendly Midwestern hub with plenty to do on your time off. Explore Botanica Wichita, stroll the Arkansas River and the Keeper of the Plains, visit the Sedgwick County Zoo, or dive into local history at Old Cowtown Museum. For hands-on fun, check out Exploration Place for science exhibits, enjoy local breweries and restaurants downtown, or take a short drive to scenic parks and prairie areas for hiking and weekend road trips.

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