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Health system employer · Workplace: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS

Posted Aug 20 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Days
Unit
OR

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Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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About this role

Overview

Join o ur team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

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Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for the coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations. The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job

Requirements

Current Kansas RN Licensure. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Telemetry, ICU, and PCU need ACLS, and Post-Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment 2-Year Degree Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire

Preferred Job

Requirements

4-Year Degree At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

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Preferred Job Requirements: 4-Year Degree At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Show more Show less Overview· from this posting

Requirements

  • Job
  • Current Kansas RN Licensure.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Telemetry, ICU, and PCU need ACLS, and Post-Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment
  • 2-Year Degree
  • Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire
  • Preferred Job
  • 4-Year Degree
  • At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
  • Show more Show less

Place

City
Topeka, Kansas
Median rent
$979/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$56,956/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Topeka area index 88.8, where 100 is the national average.

Campus
University of Kansas Health System - ST Francis Campus
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
183

Topeka, Kansas' capital city, sits along the Kansas River and blends state-government energy with Midwestern small-city ease. The downtown area features the striking Kansas State Capitol dome and local museums, while surrounding neighborhoods offer affordable residential living. It's a practical, low-key base for nurses who prefer a quieter pace with easy access to outdoor recreation and Kansas City's metro amenities.

Map showing the location of Topeka, KS
Approximate location in Topeka, KS. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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Workplace: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS.

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. A Surgery OR role has been posted…

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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