New Grad Med Surg Fellowship / RN Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Surgical Graduate Nurse in Topeka, Kansas. In this night shift role, you will be responsible for coordinating safe patient care, assessing needs, and developing patient care goals.

Candidates must possess a current Kansas RN Licensure or be able to obtain it by December 2026 and have an Associate’s degree in nursing. The position offers career growth and supports your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Kansas RN Licensure or obtain it by December 2026.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Post-surgery requires oncology certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for diverse patient populations.
• Assess patient/family needs and develop care goals.
• Evaluate care delivery and revise the plan as needed.

Skills

Current Kansas RN Licensure or will obtain by December 2026

BLS certification

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

New Grad Vizient/AACN Residency Program + Med Surg Specialty Fellowship

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Graduate Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About A Day in the Life of a Med Surg RN:

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current Kansas RN Licensure or will obtain by December 2026
• Associate’s degree in nursing
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Tele, ICU, and PCU require ACLS
• Post‑surgery requires oncology certification.
• All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).