Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: Days & Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Compensation

Base Pay: $30.04 – $41.50 per hour (based on experience)
Estimated Annual Salary: $62,483 – $86,320

Shift Differentials:

• Night Shift Differential: + $4.00/hour

• Weekend Differential: + $4.00/hour

Sign-On Bonus

• $30,000 – Night Shift (2-year commitment)

• $10,000 – Day Shift (2-year commitment)

Facility Overview

This position is with a large acute care hospital (500+ beds) that is part of a major regional healthcare system serving the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and specialty programs including:

• Women’s Services (Obstetrics & Fertility)

• Emergency Services

• Level I Trauma Care

• Stroke Care Services

• Orthopedic Services

• Chest Pain Center

• Breast Care Services

• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

• Walk-in Clinic Services

Position Summary

The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) provides high-quality patient care to adult patients with a variety of medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological conditions.

The Med-Surg unit serves a diverse patient population, offering nurses the opportunity to expand clinical skills and knowledge while working in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Typical Patient Population Includes:

• General post-surgical patients

• Urology patients

• Vascular surgery patients

• Stable trauma patients

This facility operates as a Level I Trauma Center, and patients may present with higher acuity compared to standard Med-Surg units.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments in accordance with clinical protocols and standards of care.

• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

• Provide direct nursing care and monitor patient progress.

• Supervise and guide non-licensed nursing staff.

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and post-care needs.

• Provide emotional support and coordinate care throughout the treatment process.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Acute Care RN experience

• Acute care experience does not need to be recent

Licensure & Certification

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

• Missouri RN License or Compact License

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire