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Job ID: 894745
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,171.39
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