Clinical Nurse Jobs in Kansas

Clinical Nurse jobs in Kansas are in steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics, with openings ranging from new graduate positions to senior charge nurse roles. The busiest hiring markets are Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where employers like The University of Kansas Health System, Ascension Via Christi, and Stormont Vail Health maintain consistent clinical nurse pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Kansas are med-surg, critical care, and behavioral health nursing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerThe University of Kansas Health System
Top cityKansas City, KS
Cities hiring9
Work type97% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Altasciences
Clinical Research Nurse I
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Clinical Research Nurse I
Altasciences
Overland Park, Kansas
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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The University of Kansas Health System
SW KC Mkt Clinical Resource Nurse
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SW KC Mkt Clinical Resource Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
Olathe, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
TNCC Certification
5,001-10,000

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RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med-Surg (Charge)
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RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med-Surg (Charge)
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Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $47.64/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho/Neuro Trauma (Charge)
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RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Ortho/Neuro Trauma (Charge)
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Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $47/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Surgery
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Clinical Nurse Coordinator Surgery
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas
Business Operations
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Clinical Nurse Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
37 jobs
Wichita
12 jobs
Overland Park
10 jobs
Olathe
2 jobs
Topeka
1 job
Tribune
1 job
Great Bend
1 job
Leavenworth
1 job
Shawnee Mission
1 job

Clinical Nurse Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • The University of Kansas Health System
    The University of Kansas Health System39
  • Wesley Medical Center
    Wesley Medical Center11
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
    Overland Park Regional Medical Center4
  • CenterWell
    CenterWell2
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    HiredFirst2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services36
  • Human Resources2
  • Technology & Software1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse jobs across Kansas.

  • Active Kansas RN license or a multistate Compact license recognized in Kansas
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification required before the first day of patient care
  • Minimum one year of acute care or clinical setting experience preferred
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Clinical Nurse Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical nurse in Kansas?

To become a clinical nurse in Kansas, you must earn an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam. Licensure is issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, which also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses licensed in other Compact states to practice in Kansas without a separate application in many cases.

How much do clinical nurses make in Kansas?

Clinical nurses in Kansas earn a median of about $79,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,180 for the lowest 10% to over $100,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical nurses in Kansas?

Companies currently hiring clinical nurses in Kansas include The University of Kansas Health System, Wesley Medical Center, and Overland Park Regional Medical Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's largest health systems, particularly those anchored in Wichita and the Kansas City metro, account for a significant share of ongoing clinical nurse openings statewide.

Which Kansas cities have the most clinical nurse jobs?

Kansas City, Wichita, and Overland Park are the Kansas cities with the most clinical nurse openings. Wichita leads because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems and Level I trauma centers, while the Kansas City area benefits from proximity to major academic medical centers and a dense concentration of specialty clinics, and Topeka's demand is driven by state government health facilities and Stormont Vail Health.

Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 3% of clinical nurse openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions of clinical nursing most likely to appear in remote or hybrid formats are telehealth triage, care management, and utilization review, where direct patient contact is not required.

How can I get hired as a clinical nurse in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new graduate residency programs, which The University of Kansas Health System and Ascension Via Christi run specifically for nurses without clinical experience. These structured programs provide supervised rotations across units before placement. Candidates who hold a current Kansas RN license and BLS certification before applying stand out. Lateral moves from certified nursing assistant or patient care technician roles at Kansas hospitals also provide a credible bridge into a staff clinical nurse position.

Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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