First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT EMERGENCY ROOM (ER) RN CONTRACT – WICHITA, KS An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Wichita, Kansas (Sedgwick County). Operating within an active emergency department at a dedicated regional hospital campus that houses the primary hospital-based behavioral health center for the health network, this high-compensating role features a dependable 48-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, four 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). PREMIER 48-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,983/WEEK)! BUILT-IN OVERTIME COMPENSATION! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! EVERY OTHER WEEKEND ROTATION! IMMEDIATE LATE NOVEMBER START! The emergency clinical team delivers rapid triage, acute medical stabilization, crisis intervention, and urgent emergency nursing care across diverse adult, medical, and acute behavioral health populations. If you are an acute emergency care nurse skilled in rapid triage, acute crisis de-escalation, dual-diagnosis stabilization, continuous EKG monitoring, emergency IV access, and complex pharmacotherapy looking to earn $2,983/week in Kansas, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $2,983.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $33.00/hr (40 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $49.50/hr (8 weekly OT hours included) (Local clinicians accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).

Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours 8 overtime hours).

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 29, 2026 – February 27, 2027).

On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!

Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation; standard rotational holiday scheduling.

Department Setting: Hospital Emergency Department (Dept: Emergency Dept - Trauma 5 001 / 12220 / St. Joseph Campus). The unit manages high volumes of medical emergencies and acute behavioral/psychiatric health presentations.

Uniform / Dress Code: Ceil Blue scrubs.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: Rapid clinical triage, mental health crisis assessment, vital sign surveillance, and prioritized emergency care planning. Medical stabilization and nursing management of high-volume behavioral health, dual-diagnosis, substance use, and psychiatric emergency patients. Utilization of non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques adhering to high-risk CPI/MOAB standards. Management of acute medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, and respiratory emergency presentations. Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia identification, and acute stroke (NIHSS) evaluations. Vascular access initiation (peripheral IVs), laboratory phlebotomy, and rapid diagnostic specimen processing. Administration and monitoring of emergency pharmaceuticals: psychotropic medications, sedatives, continuous cardiac infusions, IV fluids, and reversal agents. Emergency bedside procedural assistance: airway management, rapid sequence intubation (RSI) assist, wound repair, and chemical/physical restraint monitoring per hospital protocol.

EMR System: Cerner electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient Emergency Department RN clinical experience (comfort with behavioral health/psychiatric emergency patient volume strictly required).

Licensure: Active Kansas RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only . Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — AHA only . NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.

Specialty Certifications (Mandatory or required on requisition): Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and CPI / MOAB High Risk Certification (both online and on-site clinical portions). ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized emergency nursing recruitment team.

We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Wichita, KS 67218 (Dept: Emergency Dept - Trauma 5 001 / 12220 / St. Joseph Campus / Sedgwick County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 29, 2026 through February 27, 2027 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30 with 8 hours of weekly overtime included; every other weekend rotation).

Candidate Policy: Both travel and local candidates accepted (locals subject to adjusted local bill rate).

No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations.

Unit Population & Acuity: Comprehensive emergency department with a high volume of behavioral health, psychiatric, and dual-diagnosis presentations alongside acute medical-surgical emergencies.

Uniform Policy: Ceil blue scrubs required. ️ EMR System: Cerner electronic documentation (Cerner Test-Out required).

Mandatory Submittal Credentials: Active Kansas RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand with active Nursys verification. Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, and NIHSS certifications required at submittal. Active TNCC and CPI / MOAB High-Risk certifications (online and hands-on portions). Resume documenting 1–2 years of acute emergency department experience with behavioral health patient familiarity. 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching emergency specialty.

Onboarding Testing & Health Screenings: Pre-start credentialing includes Core Competencies, Specialty Exam, EKG Exam, Unit Specific Checklist, Skills Checklist, Cerner Test-Out, Nova StatStrip, 11-panel drug screen, color vision screening, background checks, 2-step PPD/Quantiferon, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, seasonal flu vaccine, and fit test.

Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet. About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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