Travel Med Surg/Ortho RN - $2,236 per week

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: 04/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 27, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics position at an acute care facility in Nebraska, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active NE or compact RN license. Details Acute care hospital setting on a 22-bed Med/Surg Orthopedics unit with an average daily census of 6 Patient population includes post-surgical orthopedic cases such as total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder replacements, as well as cervical and lumbar spine procedures Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6, with nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:13 ratio Telemetry monitoring is available on the unit; tele techs handle strip reading and interpretation Charting is performed in Epic RNs administer pain medications, antibiotics, and blood products at set rates; drip titration is not required 24/7 phlebotomy services are available on the unit 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) with self-scheduling and cyclic rotation Every other weekend is required Holiday coverage is rotated with permanent staff Floating may be required to Med/Surg, rehab, or PCU units at Med/Surg acuity levels Call-back response time is 30 minutes if called in from on-call status 13-week contract Requirements Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted Current BLS certification required; pending certifications are not accepted Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Med/Surg experience required Epic EMR experience required A valid driver's license is required for consideration and is used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Additional Information Unit orientation consists of 1 day of department-specific orientation, followed by a pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned during orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination Candidates may not currently be or have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved Block scheduling is not approved unless weekends-only; duo scheduling with shared schedules or shared transportation is not accepted Successful candidates on this unit tend to be team-oriented, flexible, and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities within the department American Traveler Job ID P-692515. 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 About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.