American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 15-week Med/Surg Ortho night shift assignment in an acute care setting, requiring a NE or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 22-bed Med/Surg Orthopedics unit within an acute care hospital
• Care for patients undergoing total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder replacements, as well as spinal procedures
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 with an average daily census of 6
• Shift schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling and cyclic rotation
• Required to work every other weekend and rotate holidays with permanent staff
• Floating required to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU units with MedSurg acuity
• Uses Epic electronic medical record (EMR); prior Epic experience preferred but not required
• Tele monitoring present; tele techs read and interpret strips
• Primary responsibilities include caring for post-operative orthopedic patients, administering pain meds, antibiotics, and blood products
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and may take assignments
• Support staff includes nurse aides or patient care techs at a 1:13 ratio
• No titration of drips required
• Artificial nails are prohibited; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• A single day of unit-specific orientation is provided
• Holiday coverage is assigned in rotation with permanent staff
• RTO (requested time off) must be submitted up front and limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract
• Candidates must demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, ownership, and a willingness to learn
• Duo travelers wanting the same schedule or to share a car are not permitted
• Blocked scheduling only approved for weekends
• First-time travelers are eligible to apply

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience
• Driver's license required to validate residence outside the 50-mile radius
• Candidates must not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• References required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Must pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam during orientation with a score of 90% or above

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-648940. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

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