Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Kearney, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Kearney, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Orthopedics

Location

Kearney, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Rotating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Orthopedic unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Care for patients with diagnoses including total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder replacements, as well as spinal surgeries
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including pain medications, antibiotics, and blood products
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, and telemetry technicians to ensure safe, coordinated patient care
• Float as needed to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU units at MedSurg acuity levels
• Participate in self-scheduling with cyclic rotation and adhere to unit policies and orientation requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must successfully pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation
• Ability to report to the unit within 30 minutes if placed on call and called back in
• Natural nails required — artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Medical Surgical or Orthopedic nursing
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring equipment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, fast-paced inpatient environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a collaborative unit that values teamwork, flexibility, and professional growth
• 24/7 phlebotomy support and telemetry technicians on unit to assist with patient care