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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68847!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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