Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Topeka, Kansas

Join a high-volume Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Topeka, Kansas. This Level II Trauma Center assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, supportive interdisciplinary resources, and the opportunity to provide high-acuity emergency care while making a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Topeka, Kansas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: October 28, 2026
• End Date: January 27, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours, with an option to work 48 hours
• Emergency Department: Approximately 100 visits per day across 22 rooms
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend shifts during the contract
• Charting: Epic experience required
• Travel Requirement: Applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Kansas or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) or Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications in hand at the time of submission
• Recent Epic electronic health record and clinical charting experience
• Experience caring for patients with high-acuity emergency conditions, including DKA, stroke, STEMI, CHF, behavioral health emergencies, and SI/HI concerns
• Ability to float to like units within the nurse’s scope of practice as needed
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, critical thinking, and emergency response skills

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Emergency Department patients in a fast-paced, high-volume Level II Trauma Center
• Perform triage, focused assessments, ongoing reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, and procedural sedation while monitoring patient response
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and other high-acuity interventions
• Manage and monitor central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other emergency equipment
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, stroke, STEMI, seizures, overdose, respiratory distress, multisystem organ failure, and other emergent conditions
• Assist with intubation, 12-lead ECG acquisition, splint application, phlebotomy, and related emergency procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, IV teams, rapid response teams, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, trauma-informed care, and respectful communication with patients and families

Why Work in Topeka, Kansas?

Topeka offers a welcoming capital-city setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and the broader Midwest region. This Kansas travel nursing opportunity is an excellent fit for an experienced Emergency Department RN seeking a focused 13-week assignment.

Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing team in Topeka, Kansas.

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.