Travel Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic RN - $2,344 per week
Kearney, NE, 68847, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Travel Nurse
- Medical-Surgical RN
- Orthopedic Nurse
This position is for a travel Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse working 12-hour night shifts in a 22-bed orthopedic unit at a Level 2 trauma center in Kearney, Nebraska. The RN will care for orthopedic patients undergoing various joint replacement surgeries, float to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU units as needed, and use EPIC for charting. The role requires BLS certification, a driver’s license, and adherence to specific contract and scheduling requirements over a 15-week assignment.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/19/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg Orthopedic
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Self-scheduling with cyclic rotation
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 22-bed unit with average daily census of 6
• Care for orthopedic patients including total knee replacements, total hip replacements, ankle replacements, total shoulders, and spine surgeries
• Float to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU taking MedSurg acuity as needed
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass open book exam on Friday during orientation with 90% score to continue
• BLS certification required
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will lead to contract termination
• Chart using EPIC system
• Must live more than 50 miles from facility and cannot be employed with CommonSpirit facilities
• Driver's license required at submittal to verify distance requirement
• Blocked scheduling not approved unless weekends only
• RTO must be requested upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract)
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates as a Level 2 trauma center providing acute care services with a focus on orthopedic surgery and medical-surgical care. The facility maintains a 22-bed orthopedic unit and emphasizes team-oriented care with support staff including nurse aids and telemetry technicians. The organization values flexibility, teamwork, and continuous learning among its nursing staff.
Location:
Kearney, NE
Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with a strong economy and excellent recreational opportunities. The city provides a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a supportive work environment.
Adex Job ID #1022830. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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