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Nursing Jobs in Kansas for Experienced Workers

Current nursing openings in Kansas, gathered from employer career pages and the job sources named on each listing.

Last updated October 10, 2026

Today on this page

  • 6 current jobs
  • 2 new jobs in the last 7 days
  • 0 remote, 0 part-time
  • Typical listing age: 16 days

Counted from current listings on Gray Hair Jobs. How we count

Current openings

What nursing work usually involves

Nurses assess patients, give treatments and medications, coordinate care and educate patients and families. All nursing roles require a state license.

Typical responsibilities

  • Assess patients and record health information
  • Give medications and treatments
  • Monitor patients and report changes
  • Coordinate care with doctors and other staff
  • Educate patients and families

Skills employers often ask for

  • Clinical knowledge and judgment
  • Communication with patients and teams
  • Attention to detail
  • Staying calm under pressure
  • Electronic health record systems

Common qualifications

  • An approved nursing program: a diploma, associate degree or bachelor's degree for RNs, or a practical nursing program for LPNs/LVNs
  • Passing the NCLEX exam and holding a state nursing license
  • Licensure rules vary by state; many states participate in a multistate license compact
  • Nurses returning after time away may need a refresher course to reactivate a license, depending on the state

Experience that transfers well

  • Healthcare support (CNA, medical assistant): Patient care experience provides a strong foundation for nursing school.
  • Emergency medical services: Assessment and crisis skills transfer well.
  • Military medical roles: Clinical training and discipline are valued, and some programs offer bridge options.
  • Teaching: Patient education is a large part of nursing.

Full career profile: how to get started, physical demands and more

Employers with the most openings

Common questions

How many nursing jobs in Kansas are listed right now?

There are 6 current listings on this page, 2 of them posted in the last 7 days. Listings are refreshed from their sources regularly and removed when they close.

Can people over 50 or 60 apply for these nursing jobs?

Yes. Every job here is open to all qualified applicants. In the United States, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects applicants and employees aged 40 and older from age discrimination by employers with 20 or more employees, and many state laws go further.

How much do nursing jobs in Kansas pay?

Too few current listings here include pay for a reliable range. For national pay figures, see the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Are any of these nursing jobs remote or part-time?

Of the 6 current listings, 0 are remote and 0 are part-time, based on how the employer describes the job.

Can I return to nursing after years away?

Often, yes. Start by checking your license status with your state board of nursing. If it has lapsed, many states require a refresher course or clinical hours before reactivation; requirements vary by state. Some employers offer transition programs for returning nurses.

Are there nursing jobs that are less physically demanding?

Yes. Case management, utilization review, telephone triage, school nursing, clinic work and nursing education generally involve less lifting than hospital bedside care. Some of these roles can be done partly or fully remotely, though they are less common than in-person positions.

Source for national pay and outlook data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in a new tab)

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