The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
Health system in Topeka, KS
- Hiring days and nights
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 25, 2026Sources
The short version
You would clock in at a 378-bed campus in Topeka that has been providing care since 1909. Nursing openings post on the Ardent Health St. Francis Campus board, which recently showed 154 results.
Employer research, Aug 25, 2026
You hear the same note from people who have worked here: a home or community feel, and colleagues who are consistently nice.
For experienced nursesSources
You can start with a two-year degree; they want BLS within 14 days and give you the first year to finish unit certifications like ACLS or chemo.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.ardenthealth.comEligible roles are advertised with a sign-on bonus and premium shift differentials, though the dollar amounts are not posted.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Topeka
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
A CNA review said long-tenured nurses are knowledgeable and helpful
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus · employer research
Sources
As of 2024-01-26Source: glassdoor.com- Career development
Employer cites career growth opportunities; two RN Glassdoor reviews rated career opportunities 5.0
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus · employer research
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- Tuition support
Employer advertises tuition assistance; a 2024 CNA review also reported scholarships/tuition reimbursement
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus · employer research
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- Scheduling
OR RN posted day shift full-time; ER RN posted PRN Relief variable; employer advertises premium shift differentials
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus · employer research
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Benefits
PTO, comprehensive health benefits, tuition assistance, sign-on bonuses for eligible roles, and premium shift differentials.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Eligible roles receive premium shift differentials; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Eligible roles receive sign-on bonuses; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- RehabDays 1 · Nights 12 open
- ORDays 11 open
OR/Surgery
Employer posting seeks a day-shift full-time Surgery (OR) RN in Topeka.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.ardenthealth.comER
Careers board lists Registered Nurse / RN ER as A5 PRN Relief, variable shift, Topeka.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.ardenthealth.comICU
Employer RN requirements say ICU needs ACLS completed within the first year.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.ardenthealth.comPCU
Employer RN requirements say PCU needs ACLS completed within the first year.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.ardenthealth.comTelemetry
Employer RN requirements say Telemetry needs ACLS completed within the first year.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.ardenthealth.comPost-Surg
Employer RN requirements say Post-Surg needs chemo certification within the first year.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.ardenthealth.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- pay trails nearby hospital
- An RN contractor of 8+ years said pay is too low and a hospital one block away pays several dollars more per hour, so many leave.
Sources
As of 2023-10-04Source: glassdoor.com- home-like culture
- The same RN described a home or community feel and said colleagues are consistently nice.
Sources
As of 2023-10-04Source: glassdoor.com- coworkers versus management
- A current CNA praised long-tenured helpful nurses but framed the review as great coworkers and poor management.
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As of 2024-01-26Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- overall Glassdoor snapshot
- Overview lists 3.6 from 17 ratings and 72 percent who would recommend the campus to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- RN-filtered reviews
- Two RN-tagged reviews average 4.6, with all recommending the employer and rating culture 4.6.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
An RN contractor of eight-plus years said pay is too low and a hospital one block away pays several dollars more per hour, so many leave.
Sources
As of 2023-10-04Source: glassdoor.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 Topeka, KS
Anchored by Stormont Vail Health and the state capitol dome, Topeka pairs major regional clinical hubs with a cost of living about 11% below the national average. Decompress along Lake Shawnee’s waterfront trails, wander the NOTO Arts District’s vibrant murals, and build your nursing career without big-city traffic or inflated housing costs.
Browse roles in Topeka- Metro price level · Topeka area
- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 88.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $979/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $56,956/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 St. Francis Campus hire new grads?
3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (2) and OR (1).
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 St. Francis Campus, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
Clinical Navigator / RN Rehab Therapies
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Night shift
- Rehabilitation Unit
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
Sources
- facebook.com/kutopeka/posts/youre-invited-to-our-new-grad-nurse-hiring-event-on-thursday-january-15-from-430/1322831769863734
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-The-University-of-Kansas-Health-System-St-Francis-Campus-E5343427-RVW80674517.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-10-04 · 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-The-University-of-Kansas-Health-System-St-Francis-Campus-E5343427-RVW83750379.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2024-01-26
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-The-University-of-Kansas-Health-System-St-Francis-Campus-EI_IE5343427.11,67.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/The-University-of-Kansas-Health-System-St-Francis-Campus-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE5343427.0,56_KO57,73.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2023-10-04 · 2026
- jobs.ardenthealth.com/st-francis-campus-nursing/jobs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- kutopeka.com/location/entity175242
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