Travel Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job

Overview

Registered Nurse — Observation Unit | Travel - Temporary Assignment

Emporia, Kansas, United States

Start date: 10/12/2026 | Duration: Weeks

Shift: 7 pm – 7 am | Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

Weekly pay: $1,799 – $1,909 per week

Setting: Critical Access Hospital environment

This travel RN role is in an observation-focused unit within a critical access hospital. It is a temporary assignment with a night shift, designed to provide clinical coverage and support for patient throughput and safety. The hiring organization for this assignment is Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,799 – $1,909 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: Weeks (start 10/12/2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 pm–7:00 am
• Setting: Observation unit in a Critical Access Hospital
• Fast credentialing and onboarding
• Extension opportunities may be available

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Observation Unit per RN standards, including monitoring clinical status and responding to changes.
• Assess vital signs, administer medications and treatments per physician orders, and manage IVs and basic wound care as appropriate.
• Monitor patient safety, comfort, nutrition, and activity, while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient findings accurately in the electronic health record; communicate effectively with physicians, peers, and families.
• Support discharge planning and patient education to ensure appropriate transitions of care.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the assignment state (Kansas) or eligibility to obtain licensure for this assignment
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) or equivalent
• Ability to work night shifts (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) and meet unit coverage needs
• Eligibility to work in the United States and to complete standard credentialing and background checks
• Experience in an acute care or observation unit setting is preferred
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current ability to practice as a registered nurse in the stated location
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer skills

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Fast credentialing and onboarding process
• Ongoing credentialing assistance and compliance guidance

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.