ICU | Registered Nurse | 12-Week Travel RN Contract – Topeka, KS
Compensation
$1,680.00 - 1,770.00/week
ICU RN Details
Location
Address : Topeka, KS, 66606
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Topeka, Kansas – Mixed ICU / CVICU
Travel ICU RN opportunity in Topeka, KS 66606! Join a collaborative critical care team providing high-acuity care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit / CVICU setting.
Located in a welcoming Midwest community, Topeka offers a comfortable hometown feel, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy when you're off shift.
This 12-week travel nursing assignment offers night shifts, a competitive weekly pay range, and the chance to support complex cardiac and medical ICU patients in a dynamic Midwest healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Mixed ICU / CVICU
- Location: Topeka, KS 66606
- Start Date: 10/14/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Every other weekend required
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
- Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Unit Census: Approximately 13 patients
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license at the time of submission
- 2 years of ICU or critical care experience preferred; first-time travelers are okay
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic experience preferred
- Strong critical care nursing skills with the ability to manage complex cardiac and medical patients
- Ability to float to like units as needed within scope
- Availability to work night shifts and every other weekend
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill ICU and CVICU patients
- Care for cardiac and medical patients with conditions such as ARDS, respiratory distress, AKI, DKA, CABG, STEMI, and NSTEMI
- Manage ventilated patients and support patients requiring multiple drip titrations
- Monitor and intervene for advanced critical care therapies, including CRRT, Impella, IABP, and hypothermia protocols
- Support open heart recovery and post-cardiac surgery care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, phlebotomy, radiology, and rapid response services
- Maintain accurate documentation and deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced intensive care environment
Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse job in Topeka, Kansas, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.