Charge Nurse (Primary) - Orthopedics
Company: North Kansas City Hospital
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description /n /n /n SUMMARY: Join the Orthopedic/Med-Surg
Trauma Team If youi¿½re a registered nurse (RN) looking for a
dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real
difference, the North Kansas City Hospital Orthopedic/Med-Surg
Trauma Unit is the place to be. With cutting-edge procedures,
strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to
excellence, we offer a workplace where youi¿½ll be challenged,
supported, and inspired every day. We perform 80-100 elective
procedures per week, including total hip and knee replacements,
spinal fusions, discectomies, shoulder replacements, and more. We
also care for trauma patients in their med/surg recovery phase,
treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, gunshot
wounds, and other emergencies. We hold Advanced Certification in
Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement through The Joint Commission
and are actively pursuing Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery.
Supportive Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights,
with dedicated techs for patient support and charge nurses who are
not in staffing. Our nurses work directly with 40 orthopedic
surgeons and their residents, playing an integral role in shaping
patient care plans and policies. SUMMARY: Under the direction of
the Nurse Director coordinate care provided by the staff for
patients and families. /n /nEXPERIENCE: Two years of med/surg
experience. /n /nOTHER: Basic computer skills /n /nLICENSE/CERT:
Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life
Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: CMSRN
Med/Surg /n /nEDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Nursing, Preferred:
Masters - Nursing /n /n /n
Keywords: North Kansas City Hospital, Wichita , Charge Nurse (Primary) - Orthopedics, Healthcare , Wichita, Kansas
