The University of Kansas Health System

Health system in Kansas City, KS

Hiring days and evenings
Nurse residency

The University of Kansas Health System photo

From 11 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources

The short version

A large academic health system headquartered in Kansas City, KS—roots back to a 1905 land gift and a hospital founded soon after, independent since 1998. Today it runs multiple campuses (Bell Hospital, Olathe, St. Francis in Topeka, Liberty, and others) as a Magnet-designated teaching system with onsite continuing education, certifications, and a CCNE-accredited Nurse Residency that uses the Vizient/AACN curriculum.

Employer research, Jul 29, 2026

You can enter through a CCNE-accredited Nurse Residency Program that uses the Vizient/AACN curriculum, with a Graduate Nurse Open House on July 29, 2026 for Fall/Winter 2026 ADN and BSN grads.
For new grads
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 2: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 3: jobs.ardenthealth.com
On acute care units BH 41 and BH 42 you can sign a 12-month weekend contract for additional hourly incentive pay, with days and nights both open.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 2: glassdoor.com Source 3: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com
Onsite continuing education, certifications, leadership paths, and a Magnet Nurse of the Year award sit alongside the expectation that you will precept and mentor others.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 2: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 3: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: Nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program (NRP) · CCNE-accredited; utilizes Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Curriculum; one of the first nationally recognized programs · Applications: Graduate Nurse Open House July 29, 2026 1-3pm for Fall/Winter 2026 graduates; ADN & BSN grads eligible; St. Francis Campus Fall/Winter 2026 start

Nursing here

Nurse residency

Nurse Residency Program (NRP) · CCNE-accredited; utilizes Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Curriculum; one of the first nationally recognized programs · Applications: Graduate Nurse Open House July 29, 2026 1-3pm for Fall/Winter 2026 graduates; ADN & BSN grads eligible; St. Francis Campus Fall/Winter 2026 start

The University of Kansas Health System · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 2: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 3: jobs.ardenthealth.com

Preceptors and orientation

RN role includes serving as resource, preceptor, and mentor; provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice

The University of Kansas Health System · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com

Career development

Onsite continuing education, certifications, and leadership advancement; Magnet Nurse of the Year award; support to advance nursing career in chosen direction

The University of Kansas Health System · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 2: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com

Scheduling

Flexible scheduling options noted by employees; weekend premium 12-month contract program for acute care; new-grad shifts vary; days/nights available

The University of Kansas Health System · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com Source 3: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com

Floating

Resource Pool (Float Pool) listed among new-graduate residency opening departments at Olathe Campus

The University of Kansas Health System · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com

Benefits

Weekend premium pay program for RNs on a 12-month weekend contract on acute care BH 41 and BH 42; onsite continuing education and certification support.

Published pay and benefits

Shift pay

Weekend premium pay program: additional hourly incentive for RNs who sign a 12-month weekend contract on acute care units BH 41 and BH 42 (days and nights available)

As of 2026

Sources

Source: jobs.kansashealthsystem.com

Workplace photos

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Supportive team and patient-focused culture: Staff highlight supportive team dynamics and a culture centered on patient and employee well-being.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Inconsistent management: Manager quality varies by department; some praised as supportive, others faulted for poor communication and low transparency.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Limited advancement and raises: Employees want clearer promotion paths and note limited opportunities for advancement and raises.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

More review themes

Work-life balance vs staffing shortages: Flexible scheduling supports work-life balance, but staffing shortages can increase workloads.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Overall ratings: Glassdoor 3.7/5 (891 ratings, 73% recommend, 77% CEO approval); Indeed 3.8/5 (638 reviews) with pay/benefits 3.9 and management 3.2.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: indeed.com
Busy dedicated staff and campus amenities: Reviewers describe busy but dedicated teams, good food/coffee, and a location near restaurants and activities.; Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Staffing metrics concern: allnurses profile shows average NurseScore 37.5/100 (needs improvement), 0.55 RNs per bed, staffing grade D across facilities.; Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com

The hard parts

Manager quality varies hard by department—some nurses call leaders supportive, others point to poor communication and low transparency—and employees also flag limited advancement and raises.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Layoffs hit U of Kansas Health System
Sources
As of 2020-06-16Source: beckershospitalreview.com

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?

Living in Kansas City, KS

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Kansas City pairs legendary barbecue and jazz with a cost of living about 7.5% below the national average. You’ll need a car for hospital commutes, with many nurses settling into Johnson County communities like Prairie Village or Roeland Park. Off-shift, explore Shawnee Mission Park’s trails or head across the state line to the Nelson-Atkins Museum.

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Metro price level · Kansas City area: 7% below the national average; BEA index 92.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,123/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $62,401/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does The University of Kansas Health System hire new grads?

3 of 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program (NRP) · CCNE-accredited; utilizes Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Curriculum; one of the first nationally recognized programs · Applications: Graduate Nurse Open House July 29, 2026 1-3pm for Fall/Winter 2026 graduates; ADN & BSN grads eligible; St. Francis Campus Fall/Winter 2026 start.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 8 roles with a stated shift, 5 are day shifts, 1 is an evening shift, 1 is a night shift and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

Endoscopy (1), family medicine (1), float pool (1), GI (1) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The University of Kansas Health System, and we tell you what happens next.