Rapid Response / RN ER & ICU

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a Night shift, full-time ER & ICU Rapid Response Registered Nurse to join our team. You will provide clinical expertise, respond to time-sensitive patient needs, mentor staff, and support quality initiatives.

Required: Kansas RN license, Associate's degree in nursing, ACLS, stroke and BLS (within 14 days). Preferred BSN. This role emphasizes patient safety, rapid response, and collaboration across units.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN License
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Advanced clinical skills in Critical Care and Emergency
• ACLS certification
• Stroke certification
• BLS certificate must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Acts as clinical expert to support patient care and staff development
• Provides clinical response for time-sensitive patient care; proacts to augment care for deteriorating patients; mentors clinical staff; monitors quality initiatives

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency

ACLS

Stroke certification

BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an Night shift, full-time, ER & ICU Rapid Response Registered 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.

Responsibilities

• This role serves as clinical expert to support patient care and staff development.
• Provides clinical response for time-sensitive patient care, proactively augments care for patients at risk for deterioration, mentors clinical staff and monitors quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current Kansas RN License
• Associate's Degree in nursing
• Advanced clinical skills, i.e. Critical Care, Emergency
• ACLS
• Stroke certification
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Preferred Job Requirements:

• BSN