Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho position with night shifts and a NE or compact RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute hospital setting on a Med/Surg Orthopedics unit
• 22-bed unit with an average daily census of 6 patients
• Typical patient population includes total joint replacements (knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, spine)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6
• Uses Epic EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts with a requirement to work every other weekend
• Self-scheduling with cyclic rotation
• Expected to float to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU settings with MedSurg patient acuity
• No titration of drips required except for pain meds, antibiotics, and blood administration
• Tele techs interpret telemetry; RNs are not required to read their own strips
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all staff in patient care roles
• Orientation is one day with a required pass/fail skills exam
• Team-oriented, flexible nurses who take ownership and are willing to learn will succeed on this unit
• Must be able to rotate holidays with permanent staff
• All requests for time off must be submitted up front and may not exceed 7 days for a 13-week contract
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility as verified by driver’s license
• Block scheduling is only approved for weekends, and paired travelers (duos) are not permitted to share a schedule or vehicle

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required, must be current at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with Epic EMR is preferred
• Required to provide a copy of a valid driver’s license for radius verification
• References: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer from the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• May not have had full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any CommonSpirit facility in the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts