23-Hour Observation Nurse (RN) – PRN, Overnight

Position: Registered Nurse – 23-Hour Observation Unit
Schedule: PRN, Overnight Hours
Location: Lawrence Surgery Center

Overview

Lawrence Surgery Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to support our 23-hour observation unit on an as-needed (PRN) basis during overnight shifts. This role is ideal for an RN who values a calm, patient-focused environment with a low patient-to-nurse ratio and the opportunity to provide high-quality postoperative and observation-level care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring throughout the observation period
• Administer medications accurately and in accordance with clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support discharge planning and ensure continuity of care
• Provide patient and family education related to the postoperative recovery process
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record clearly and timely
• Respond to patient needs and changes in condition with sound clinical judgment
• Maintain compliance with all safety, regulatory, and organizational standards

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas (or eligibility for licensure)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care, PACU, med-surg, or observation-level nursing experience preferred
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or willingness to obtain prior to start)

Why Join Us

• Low patient-to-RN ratio to support safe, attentive care
• Supportive, collaborative perioperative team
• Opportunity to work flexible PRN hours
• Modern, patient-centered surgical facility

OR Circulating Nurse - PRN

Schedule:  We have a PRN position available.  We are open Monday-Friday.  No weekends, no holidays and no call.
 
Education/Experience:  1-2 years of OR Circulating experience in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting.
 
Surgical specialties include, but are not limited to:  Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, General, Podiatry, Breast & Pelvic Health.
 
If interested, please download the application from our website or send a resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

If you have further questions please reach out to Shana as well. You may also fax to 785-832-2029, Attn: Shana.