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Med Surg/Ortho Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

$1,858-2,169/week

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Registered Nurse (Med Surg / Ortho) - Nebraska

Location

City: Kearney, Nebraska

Job Details

Specialty: Medical-Surgical with Orthopedic experience
Shift: Nights
Hours per day: 12
Contract length: 13 weeks
Unit type: Med Surg / Ortho
Beds on unit: 22 (average daily census of 6)
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
Patient types: Total knee, hip, ankle, shoulder replacements; spine (back and neck) cases
Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratio 1:13
Telemetry techs read and interpret monitors; RNs not required to read strips
Common drips: pain medications, antibiotics, blood (RNs not required to titrate drips)
Orientation: 1 day unit/department specific
Scheduling: Self-scheduling with cyclic rotation; no blocked scheduling except weekends only
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday requirement: Rotate with permanent staff
Floating: May float to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU with MedSurg acuity
On-call callback time: 30 minutes to arrive if called back in

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for Nebraska
BLS Certification
Valid driver’s license required at time of submission (used to verify candidate is outside 50-mile radius)
Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation (failure results in contract termination)
No artificial nails allowed in patient care areas (refusal to remove leads to contract termination)
Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within 50 miles

Additional Information

Radius rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days or less from contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed
Attributes for success: Team-oriented, flexible, willing to learn, takes ownership, helps teammates
Phlebotomy available 24/7 on site

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with orthopedic experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in Nebraska.

Facility

CHI Health Good Samaritan

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Short Term Acute Care
265 beds

ADDRESS10 East 31st StreetKearney, NE 68847

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About Kearney, NE

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Kearney, NE here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Kearney's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 87°F, and in winter, average lows are around 13°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Kearney, but availability may vary.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

Kearney is car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Kearney has a diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal allergies.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Kearney offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
It also has art galleries, museums, and music events.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing are popular.

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