OR RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN with orthopedic trauma experience for a fast-paced 11-suite operating room, requiring a Nebraska or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a hospital Operating Room with 11 suites
• Approximately 18 cases per day covering orthopedics, urology, ENT, and neurosurgery (spine and cranial cases)
• Some pediatric cases are assigned to RNs only
• Utilizes Davinci robotics, Mako, Stealth, and Scopis technology
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Scrubbing is not required for RNs
• Manager and charge nurse present daily, though charge nurse does not take a room assignment
• OR techs are present on the unit
• Schedule consists of 8 or 10 hour shifts beginning at 0700, Monday through Friday, with a consistent weekly schedule
• One weeknight call shift per week, from end of shift until 0700 the next morning
• Three weekend call days per month with 24-hour shifts
• Holiday call required as needed
• Call response time is 15 minutes
• No floating required
• One week of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification required, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Orthopedic trauma experience required
• Must pass a Pass/Fail open-book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided
• Facility values a strong work ethic, willingness to speak up about patient safety, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Good surgeon and anesthesia team partnership with a strong variety of cases and acuity levels
• Facility will not approve block scheduling or matching schedules for travel duos; travelers must be flexible and willing to float and work as needed
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered