Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in Kansas
- Kansas Licensure Information and Requirements
- Kansas CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Kansas?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in Kansas With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Kansas?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Kansas Right Now?
- FAQs About Kansas Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Kansas
Kansas Licensure Information and Requirements
For the most up-to-date information on licensure and fees in Kansas, visit the Kansas Board of Nursing or contact them at (785) 296-4929.
Licensure Requirements
Kansas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you will not need a Kansas nursing license to practice travel nursing in this state if you have a valid license for another Compact state.
However, if you don’t have a multistate license, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement.
Nurses (RNs and LPNs) that need to fill out an application by endorsement must meet the following requirements:
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit verification of original licensure
- Submit fingerprint cards and background check waivers
- Submit supporting documents if a legal history needs to be reported
- If applying for a multi-state license, nurses must:
- Meet the requirements for licensure in the home state
- Have graduated from a board-approved program or an international education program approved by the authorized accrediting body
- Pass an English proficiency exam (for international applicants)
- Have passed the NCLEX exam
- Be eligible or hold an unencumbered license
- Submit state and federal fingerprint-based background checks
- Have no state or federal convictions
- Have no misdemeanor convictions related to nursing
- Not be a participant in an alternative program (or self-disclose current participation
- Have a valid social security number
A temporary permit (for 120 days) may be issued to a nurse seeking a renewal license if they have not completed their 30 hours of continuing education. Temporary permits are not offered for nurses waiting on their licensure by endorsement application to be approved.
Licensure Fees
Licensure fees are as follows:
- Application for single-state license – $100.00
- Application for multi-state license – $125.00
- Application for reinstatement of license with/without a temporary permit – $150.00
- Fingerprint and background check fee – $48
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
Kansas entered the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement on July 1, 2019.
Is Kansas a Walk-Through State?
Kansas is not a walk-through state.
Kansas CEU Requirements
RNs and LPNs in Kansas must complete 30 contact hours of approved Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) during the most recent licensing period.
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Kansas?
The average travel nurse salary in Kansas ranges between $1131 and $1652. It’s important to remember that salaries change depending on location and nursing specialty.
Cities in Kansas With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Kansas City
The average travel nurse salary in Kansas City, Kansas, is $1391 per week.
Overland Park
The average travel nurse salary in Overland Park, Kansas, is $1386 per week.
Lenexa
The average travel nurse salary in Lenexa, Kansas, is $1386 per week.
Shawnee
The average travel nurse salary in Shawnee, Kansas, is $1386 per week.
Olathe
The average travel nurse salary in Olathe, Kansas, is $1382 per week.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in Kansas With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
The first step is to create your free online profile, where you’ll be able to see the listings for travel nurse jobs in Kansas. If you don’t see a job that suits you, we’ll update you when more travel nurse jobs in Kansas become available.
One of our Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiters will contact you to answer your questions about travel nurse positions in Kansas. Our recruiters will walk you through each step of the application process. If you’re an experienced travel nurse, you’ll find everything you need on the website, once you create a free profile, to manage the process on your own.
Once you’ve picked a travel nurse job in Kansas, you just need to sign your contract and head to the Sunflower State. Once your assignment is complete, Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you extend your contract or help you find the next assignment on your travel nurse journey. We’re here for you every step of the way.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Kansas?
If you’re looking for variety while pursuing your dream of travel nursing, Kansas may just be the place for you.
Known as the Sunflower State, Kansas is the perfect blend of rolling prairies, quaint small-town charm, and big city lights. From the Sedgwick County Zoo & botanical gardens in Wichita to the prairie grasses blanketing the eastern Flint Hills, Kansas offers a bit of everything.
Is it the city life you crave? You’ll find plenty of fantastic restaurants, shopping, and culture in Overland Park, Wichita, and Kansas City. You can sample local favorites such as melt-in-your-mouth BBQ ribs or German bierocks. And with a quick hop over the state line, you can take in a KC Chiefs football game in nearby Kansas City, Missouri.
If you’re a history buff, Kansas won’t disappoint. You can visit the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka to explore the legacy of the US Supreme Court decision to end racial segregation. And you’ll find plenty of museums to browse including The Mid-America All-Indian Center in Wichita, The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Hutchinson, and the Oz Museum in Oswego, which celebrates all things Wizard of Oz.
And when it comes to opportunities for travel nursing, Kansas offers a range of positions as vast as its prairies. There are thriving hospitals in the cities of Wichita, Kansas City, and Overland Park as well as an abundance of nursing options in the smaller cities and towns.
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Kansas Right Now?
FAQs About Kansas Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Overland Park?
Looking for travel nursing jobs in Kansas? Be sure to create an online profile on our website to view nurse job listings, and one of our Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiters will connect you with a position that is right for you.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Kansas City?
Interested in Kansas City travel nursing jobs? KC is a great place to live and work. Start your search for travel nursing jobs in Kansas City by creating a free online profile on our website with Trusted Nurse Staffing.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Wichita?
Are you looking for a travel nursing job in Wichita? We’ve got you covered. Create your free online profile and begin your search today. We’ll even notify you each time a new posting becomes available.
Housing For Travel Nurses In Kansas: How Do I Go About Finding Housing?
When you are on the hunt for travel nurse housing in Kansas you have a couple of
options:
- You can let us do all the work by helping you settle into our ready-to-go agency-based housing.
- You can opt to take advantage of our housing stipend and find your own housing. This option allows you to choose the style of housing you would like, such as an apartment, studio, or house, as well as the neighborhood you prefer.
If you decide to find your own housing, your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter will be ready and waiting to offer insight into where some of our past traveling nurses have stayed. We can even help you connect with other Trusted Nurse Staffing travel nurses who may be looking for a roommate.
How Do I Find The Best Travel Nursing Agencies In Kansas?
Overwhelmed by the multitude of options for travel nursing agencies in Kansas? Here are a few ideas to help narrow your search:
- Read other nurses’ online reviews of travel nursing companies in Kansas.
- Get in touch with recruiters from several agencies. This will give you a great idea of how easy it is to get in touch with the agency and how they may support you in your travel nursing jobs in Kansas.
- Take a close look at the benefits. Just because an agency offers a higher rate of pay, doesn’t mean they will have the best benefits.
What Benefits Do I Receive As A Travel Nurse In Kansas?
Travel nurse benefits vary from agency to agency.
When you choose Trusted Nurse Staffing over the other travel nursing companies in Kansas, you will be privy to benefits not offered by some other agencies.
At Trusted Nurse Staffing, you will receive:
- The industry’s highest rate of pay
- 401K plans
- Flexible contracts ranging between 6, 8 and 13 weeks long, plus more
- Both part-time and full-time positions
- 24/7 access to your travel nurse recruiter
- Overtime and double-time availability
- The option for weekly, daily, and advanced pay
- Sign-on and completion bonuses
- A referral bonus plan
- A cool loyalty program
- License, CEU, and certification reimbursements
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance plans
- Customized benefits packages
- Housing, travel, and meal allowances
- A direct deposit payment option
How Long Are Travel Nursing Jobs In Kansas?
When it comes to the length of assignments for travel nursing, Kansas offers plenty of choices. As one of the top travel nursing agencies in Kansas, Trusted Nurse Staffing offers flexible contracts with options for 6, 8, and 13-week-long nursing assignments. And if you end up loving your travel nursing experience in Kansas, your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter can help you extend it.
Why Should I Apply To Travel Nursing Jobs In Kansas With Trusted Nurse Staffing?
Trusted Nurse Staffing is different.
Besides the terrific benefits we offer, the biggest difference between Trusted Nurse Staffing and the other travel nursing agencies in Kansas is the personalized support we give our nurses.
Our team is available around the clock to answer your questions and provide you with the highest level of care before, during, and after each nursing assignment.