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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) | Every other weekend required | Holidays rotate with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg / Orthopedic unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, with common diagnoses including total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder replacements, as well as spinal procedures
• Administer and monitor set-rate and titratable drips including pain medications, antibiotics, and blood products
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, and telemetry technicians who read and interpret tele strips
• Float as needed to Med Surg, Rehab, or PCU (Med Surg acuity)
• Participate in self-scheduling with cyclic rotation; respond within 30 minutes if called back in from on-call status
• Complete a mandatory open-book skills exam during orientation requiring a minimum score of 90% to pass

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Med Surg or Orthopedic nursing
• Familiarity with post-surgical patient populations including joint replacement and spinal procedures
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment with a flexible, ownership-driven approach to patient care

Why Join Us

• Work on a collaborative unit supported by patient care techs, telemetry technicians, and a charge nurse on every shift
• 24/7 phlebotomy services available on-site, allowing nurses to focus on direct patient care