Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Nebraska license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health.

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Credentials: - You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding. - RNs must pass a Friday open-book orientation exam on skills learned with a minimum score of 90%.

Special Requests: - An interview may not be available prior to offer. - Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. - Each employment history entry on the resume must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level if applicable, patient ratio, and whether the facility is a teaching facility. - Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. - Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. - At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you are applying to. - Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. - A limited amount of block scheduling may be approved. - RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.

Unit Details: - Common diagnoses and patient types include joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive. - RNs titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps are used. - Tele techs interpret monitors; RNs should have some tele awareness. - Mechanical lifts are available in every other room. - This unit typically has multiple discharges and admissions in one day. - Serves patients of diverse cultures, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese populations.

Shift & Scheduling: - Typically every other weekend, though additional coverage may be needed based on department demand. - Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance, with manager adjustments as needed. - 2-3 holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

Floating Requirements: - Float to other medical surgical areas or units with Med-Surg patients waiting for a Med-Surg bed.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1. Start assignment restriction: 14 days

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 3 years

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: NE
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-06-29
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3