Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Independence, MO | Nights (3x12)
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Independence, MO
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$1,924
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/14
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Independence, Missouri, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Centerpoint Medical Center. This role pays $1,924 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center
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Location: Independence, MO 64057 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.
Centerpoint Medical Center — Independence, MO
Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center is an HCA Midwest Health hospital in Independence, combining trauma and stroke care with medical, surgical and maternal-newborn services.
- The hospital has a Level II trauma center and a 24/7 emergency department, with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification and neurosurgical services for brain and spine conditions. Read More
- Inpatient settings include medical-surgical oncology, orthopedic surgical and medical telemetry units, as well as cardiac care, progressive care and an ICU.
- Cardiac services include coronary angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy and an electrophysiology lab for catheter ablation and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.
- Surgical services span general and gastrointestinal procedures, joint and spine surgery, bariatric operations and robot-assisted gynecologic surgery. Spine procedures include disc replacement and spinal fusion.
- Labor and delivery services include dedicated surgical suites and a maternal-fetal medicine clinic. An on-site Level III NICU supports premature and seriously ill newborns.
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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Independence, MO
What certifications are required for Med Surg travel nursing jobs?
Med Surg travel nursing jobs require current BLS certification, and some units also require ACLS. Confirm the facility’s requirements with your recruiter.
How much experience do I need for a Med Surg travel nursing assignment?
Many facilities look for at least one to two years of recent Med Surg experience for travel positions. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients, prioritizing care, and handling admissions and discharges. Requirements vary by facility, and some units may also expect telemetry experience.
Is a Missouri license necessary for this travel assignment?
No—Missouri belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an active multistate RN license covers this assignment. Applying by endorsement instead? Sequence and accuracy matter: apply through MOPRO before registering for fingerprints, and make sure your name, birth date, and Social Security number match across both systems, or the fingerprint step may have to be repeated. Our Missouri Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What kind of high-acuity care can a travel RN see at Centerpoint Medical Center?
Centerpoint combines Level II trauma, stroke, cardiac, surgical, ICU, and maternal-newborn services. Travelers may work with serious injuries, neurological emergencies, cardiac patients, or complex postoperative care depending on unit.
Which inpatient units give travelers the most variety at Centerpoint?
The hospital includes medical-surgical oncology, orthopedic surgical, medical telemetry, cardiac, progressive-care, and ICU settings. That range supports assignments from general med/surg through higher-acuity monitored and critical care.
What maternity and neonatal services are available at Centerpoint?
Labor and delivery includes dedicated surgical suites and maternal-fetal medicine support, with an on-site Level III NICU for premature and seriously ill newborns. L&D and NICU travelers may work with both routine and high-risk maternal-newborn populations.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Med Surg job in Independence
- Review Missouri nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Missouri salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Independence, MO
Harry Truman's hometown wears its history openly; Independence, MO keeps his library, his walking routes, and the frontier-trails story that started three great westward migrations from its courthouse square. The town's hospital market here serves the Kansas City metro's eastern flank, with travel demand running through emergency and cardiac units. Housing costs sit comfortably below the metro's favored districts. Downtown Kansas City runs about twenty minutes west for everything a contract's weekends require. The Truman Library, freshly renovated, deserves an unhurried visit early in an assignment. The National Frontier Trails Museum tells the wagon-train story where it actually began, and the old courthouse square keeps a working small-town rhythm alive inside the larger metro.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Med Surg · Independence, MO · $1,924 /wk