Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,152 per week in Columbus, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Columbus, NE
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,152 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical assessment of acute orthopedic injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in an ambulatory clinic setting, serving a patient population ranging from 18 months to 100+ years
• Perform provider-ordered treatments and evaluations, including vital sign monitoring and documentation, injections per protocol, focused patient assessments and triage, and dressing changes
• Assist providers during in-office procedures and minor surgical interventions, maintaining sterile technique and ensuring patient safety
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients and families, reinforce treatment plans, and address questions to promote adherence and recovery
• Coordinate care by managing referrals, tracking diagnostic and therapeutic test results, assisting with follow-up scheduling, and facilitating insurance pre-certifications
• Float within the department, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and athletic trainers to support efficient, patient-centered care delivery

• Current Nebraska RN license required
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a specialty outpatient clinic setting
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to triage and prioritize a dynamic outpatient caseload

• Previous orthopedic or musculoskeletal specialty nursing experience strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience in a rural or community hospital/clinic environment

• Work in a supportive, community-focused outpatient orthopedic setting with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team - no call, no weekends, and no holidays
• Gain experience across a broad range of orthopedic specialties including foot and ankle, hand and wrist, hip, knee, shoulder, and sports medicine