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Travel RN in Wichita, KS

ICU

Posted Jun 19

Shift
12-hour 12 hour
Hours a week
36
Unit
Behavioral Health, ER, ICU, Med-Surg, Oncology, PCU, Surgery

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour 12 hour · 36 hours
Term
Travel
On the floor
Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contracts (Multiple Specialties)

Wichita, Kansas Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights Available)

Pay & Schedule

  • *36 hours/week:* $1,949 per week
  • *48 hours/week:* Up to $3,006 per week
  • *Shifts Available:*
  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Mid-shifts (ER): 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Early shift (Surgery): 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview

We are hiring *Travel Registered Nurses (RNs)* for a wide range of specialties in Wichita, KS. These contracts offer flexible scheduling, competitive weekly pay, and opportunities across multiple high-demand units.

Open Specialties

  • Behavioral Health
  • Emergency Room (ER & ER-SJ)
  • ICU
  • Medical/Surgical
  • Medical/Surgical – SJ
  • Medical/Surgical Float & Float Pool
  • Oncology
  • PCU
  • Infusion (PICC)
  • Post Partum
  • Surgery

Travel Requirement

  • Must live *50+ miles from Wichita, KS* to qualify

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct patient care within assigned unit
  • Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions
  • Administer medications and treatments
  • Collaborate with physicians and care teams
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation

Requirements

  • Active RN license (Kansas or compact state)
  • BLS certification (required)
  • ACLS required for ICU/PCU/ER roles
  • Specialty experience preferred

Why Apply

  • Competitive weekly pay with higher earning potential at 48 hours
  • Multiple specialties and shift options
  • Consistent full-time schedules
  • Travel-friendly opportunity in a high-demand market

Pay: $1,949.00 - $3,006.00 per week Work Location: On the road

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Requirements

  • Active RN license (Kansas or compact state)
  • BLS certification (required)
  • ACLS required for ICU/PCU/ER roles
  • Specialty experience preferred

Place

City
Wichita, KS
Median rent
$975/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$64,620/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Wichita area index 88.9, where 100 is the national average.

Address
11101 Switzer Rd Ste 130, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA

Wichita sits along the Arkansas River in south-central Kansas, offering a relaxed Midwestern pace with a strong healthcare presence. The city blends affordable suburban living with cultural amenities like the Delano District and Old Town. Nurses relocating here will find a welcoming community, manageable traffic, and a cost of living that typically stretches farther than larger metro areas.

Map showing the location of Wichita, KS
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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You are weighing Nextaff for work in Wichita, Kansas. From the one travel posting on record, weekly gross pay sits around $1,949. Kansas is a compact-license state, so if you already hold a multistate license you can usually start without…

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