Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Grand Island, NE
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a 32-bed acute care facility in Grand Island, NE, requiring a minimum of 2 years of hospital Med/Surg experience and night shift availability.

Details

• 32-bed acute care facility where Med/Surg, PCU, and ICU are all housed within the same unit area
• Med/Surg unit with the ability to float to PCU if comfortable and qualified
• Patient population includes total joint replacement and abdominal surgical cases
• Wound VAC equipment used on the unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 on Med/Surg and 1:4 on PCU
• 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM–7:15 AM / 6:45 AM–7:15 PM)
• Schedule is 4x12-hour shifts per week

Requirements

• Active NE RN license or compact RN license (currently in hand) valid in Nebraska
• Current BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Minimum 2 years of hospital Med/Surg experience required
• Experience with total joint replacement procedures required
• Experience with abdominal surgical procedures required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required for consideration: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the specialty within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• This is a newer facility, having been open for approximately 2 years
• Traveler orientation consists of a 4-hour general orientation, an afternoon shadowing a floor nurse, and one additional shift with floor staff before independent practice begins
• Scrub color requirement: Pewter Grey or Light Turquoise
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted