Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Kansas
Travel Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas concentrate heavily in acute care, critical care, and rural health systems, with demand spread across Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka at every experience level from new graduates to seasoned ICU nurses. Large, established systems including The University of Kansas Health System, Ascension Via Christi, and Stormont Vail Health maintain consistent travel nurse demand as they manage staffing across their regional campuses. The most in-demand specialties are emergency, medical-surgical, and intensive care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler has an opening for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN (Neonatal Intensive Care) job at a Magnet hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide - and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Kansas: A travel assignment in Kansas features residences in welcoming communities and a low cost of living. Rollling hills, great food and friendly colleagues - what more could you ask for?
Job ID: P-747780
Requirements
- 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
- Valid nursing license as required by this state
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler has an opening for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN (Neonatal Intensive Care) job at a Magnet hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide - and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Kansas: A travel assignment in Kansas features residences in welcoming communities and a low cost of living. Rollling hills, great food and friendly colleagues - what more could you ask for?
Job ID: P-747780
Requirements
- 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
- Valid nursing license as required by this state
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
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Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health50V
- American Traveler27
- Healthforce4
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel registered nurse jobs across Kansas.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS preferred for acute and critical care roles
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of recent acute care or specialty clinical experience
- Ability to work 13-week travel contracts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Compliance with facility health screenings, immunization records, and background check requirements
Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel registered nurse in Kansas?
To become a travel registered nurse in Kansas, you must hold an active RN license issued or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, which you obtain after completing an accredited associate or bachelor's nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Kansas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work in Kansas without a separate state license. Most travel agencies and Kansas hospital systems also require at least one to two years of recent acute care experience before placing you in a travel assignment.
How much do travel registered nurses make in Kansas?
Travel registered 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 travel registered nurses in Kansas?
Companies currently hiring travel registered nurses in Kansas include Voyage Health, American Traveler, and Healthforce, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's largest health systems, including academic medical centers in Kansas City and regional hospitals in Wichita, consistently post travel RN openings to fill staffing gaps in high-acuity units.
Which Kansas cities have the most travel registered nurse jobs?
The cities with the most travel registered nurse openings in Kansas are Wichita, Overland Park, and Shawnee Mission. Wichita drives the largest share of demand as the state's most populous metro, anchored by major systems like Ascension Via Christi and the Wesley Medical Center network, while the Kansas City metro and Topeka generate steady volume through academic medical centers and state government-affiliated hospitals.
How can I get hired as a travel registered nurse in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new graduate residency program at a Kansas hospital, then accumulating the clinical hours most travel agencies require before placing you on assignment. The University of Kansas Health System and Stormont Vail Health in Topeka both run structured nurse residency programs that bridge new graduates into acute care specialties. Nurses coming from licensed practical nurse or patient care technician roles can use that hands-on experience to strengthen applications, and holding a compact Nurse Licensure Compact license from another state gives you an immediate edge when Kansas facilities are filling short-notice gaps.
Where can I find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across hospitals, critical access facilities, and specialty clinics. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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