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Rapid Response / RN ER & ICU

Ardent Health logoArdent HealthTopeka, KSFull timePosted 5d ago
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • BSN
  • RN license

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Kansas post a median of $46.94 an hour, the middle half $40–$51.38, across 193 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in Kansas earn a median of $38.14 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Overview

Join our team as a 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

From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Ardent Health

Ardent Health runs hospitals and clinics in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, New Jersey and Idaho, from Nashville, Tennessee.

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