Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Orthopedics Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Description This position is for a travel RN specializing in orthopedic care. You will work night shifts on a busy trauma unit, providing pre and post-operative care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries. The role requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as experience in managing pain and coordinating with the surgical team. Highlights Located in Kansas City, MO Focus on orthopedic care Supportive team environment Guaranteed hours Night shift schedule Requirements Background Check: Employment Verification MinExperienceRequired: 1 Background Check: OFAC/SDN EMR System: Meditech Background Check: Criminal Search Background Check - State Specific: MISSOURI EDL Licenses: Registered Nurse License Health/Immunization: Missouri - TB Testing Health/Immunization: TB Testing Background Check: Education Verification Education: Pharmacology: RN Assessment Background Check: Sexual Offender and Predator Search Health/Immunization: TDAP Vaccine / TD Booster Health/Immunization: MMR Background Check - State Specific: Missouri - Lifetime Background Check Certifications Required: BLS Background Check: GSA/SAM Health/Immunization: TB Questionnaire Health/Immunization: Varicella Education: USP 800 Hazardous Drug Risk Background Check: HHS/OIG Background Check: Social Security Number Verification Health/Immunization: Hepatitis B Health/Immunization: Health Statement/Self Assessment Health/Immunization: Fit Test Background Check: Missouri State Exclusion Background Check - State Specific: MO Highway State Patrol Check Education: Medical-Surgical Assessment Slate Healthcare Job ID 2564e136-8a6e-4550-9516-958103089563. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Slate Healthcare Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country. We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals. At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.