Med Surg / Ortho RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics position requiring NE or compact licensure and prior orthopedic nursing experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Ortho unit in a Level II trauma facility
• 22-bed unit with an average daily census of 6
• Patient population includes total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder replacements, and spine (back and neck) surgeries
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:13 ratio
• Tele techs monitor and interpret telemetry strips, RNs not required to read their own strips
• 12-hour night shifts (1830-0630)
• Self-scheduling with cyclic rotation
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required alongside permanent staff
• Floating required to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU units taking MedSurg acuity
• Uses EPIC EMR
• On-call staff must be able to arrive within 30 minutes if called back

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior Med/Surg Orthopedics experience required
• Acute care, Level II trauma setting experience preferred
• Driver's license required for submission to verify residency distance
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for orthopedic and spine surgery patients including post-operative monitoring and pain management
• Administer pain medications, antibiotics, and blood products, though drip titration is not required
• Must complete a pass/fail skills exam during orientation, requiring a 90% score to pass
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• 24/7 phlebotomy support available on the unit
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient-care staff
• Successful candidates are team-oriented, flexible, and willing to take ownership within the department
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered