Travel School Registered Nurse | Kansas City, Missouri

Embark on a rewarding travel nursing assignment where each day you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As a travel RN in a specialized school setting, you’ll enjoy unique perks like non-taxable stipends, comprehensive travel support, premium compensation, robust healthcare benefits, a 401(k) for your future, and the reassurance of job security. This opportunity isn’t just another position—it’s a chance to expand your professional impact, experience growth, and enjoy the fulfilling adventure of travel nursing.

Relocate to the vibrant Kansas City, MO area, a city rich in culture, world-class food, and welcoming communities. You’ll have the chance to explore a thriving downtown, awe-inspiring art scenes, and friendly Midwestern surroundings during your downtime. This assignment places you within an educational community where your skills directly support students with significant medical needs, building your expertise and confidence as you collaborate with diverse teams and care for an extraordinary student population.

Elevate your resume with hands-on experience in challenging environments like Northwood, a K-21 building dedicated exclusively to special education. Each day will bring new opportunities to learn the best practices in severe and complex care, develop professional communication within multidisciplinary teams, and lead with compassion. This is more than travel—it’s an adventure in personal and professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:

Valid RN license, with relevant experience in a school or pediatric setting
Comfortable with G-tube feeds, seizure management, and daily medication administration
Familiarity with Hoyer lifts and diapering individuals with limited mobility
A collaborative attitude—able to communicate professionally as part of a team
Passion for supporting students with special needs, including autism and medical disabilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct healthcare services, including feeding tubes and seizure management
Oversee daily medication and individualized health plans for medically fragile students
Assist with lifting, repositioning, and hygiene for students requiring maximum support
Foster a respectful, compassionate, and inclusive educational environment

Benefits:

Non-taxable stipends for housing and meals
Full travel assistance for easy relocation
Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k)
Secure, ongoing assignment and resume-building experience

Ready to embrace new challenges and enrich your nursing career while exploring Kansas City? Apply now and start your journey toward a career that matters!

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