Job Title Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Orthopedic Trauma (Nights) Location Kansas City, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Expected 48 hours/week Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 • Care for post-operative patients including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and neuro overflow patients • Operate and monitor specialized equipment including traction, fixators, and cooling equipment • Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system • Conduct bedside shift reports and perform hourly rounding in accordance with patient experience standards • Float to other Medical Surgical level-of-care units (General MS, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma) as needed; contract labor is first to float Required Qualifications • Active RN license in the state of Missouri or compact eligibility • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required • Minimum 1 year of RN experience • Ability to work 3 weekend shifts per schedule period • Willingness to wear navy scrubs per unit dress code Preferred Experience / Skills • Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred • Telemetry (Tele) experience • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS) certification or familiarity, particularly helpful given neuro overflow patients Why Join Us • Work within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment • Benefit from unit support including Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) throughout your shift