Med Surg / Ortho RN
Kearney, NE
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Orthopedics

Location

Kearney, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) | Every other weekend required | Holidays rotate with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg / Orthopedic unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, with common diagnoses including total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder replacements, as well as spinal procedures
• Administer and monitor set-rate and titratable drips including pain medications, antibiotics, and blood products
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, and telemetry technicians who read and interpret tele strips
• Float as needed to Med Surg, Rehab, or PCU (Med Surg acuity)
• Participate in self-scheduling with cyclic rotation; respond within 30 minutes if called back in from on-call status
• Complete a mandatory open-book skills exam during orientation requiring a minimum score of 90% to pass

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Med Surg or Orthopedic nursing
• Familiarity with post-surgical patient populations including joint replacement and spinal procedures
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment with a flexible, ownership-driven approach to patient care

Why Join Us

• Work on a collaborative unit supported by patient care techs, telemetry technicians, and a charge nurse on every shift
• 24/7 phlebotomy services available on-site, allowing nurses to focus on direct patient care