Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,200 per week in Kearney, NE
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kearney
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic Location: Kearney,
NE Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,200 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Ortho RN in Kearney,
Nebraska, 68847! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical / Orthopedic Duration: 13 weeks Shift:
12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2
years of experience required License: Valid RN License required
Certifications: BLS Certification required Must-Have: Ability to
work within a team and be flexible Description: The nursing unit
accommodates 22 beds with an average daily census of 6 patients.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6. Common diagnoses include total
knee replacements, total hip replacements, ankle replacements,
total shoulders, and spinal issues. Registered nurses are not
required to titrate drips. Common medications include pain
management drugs, antibiotics, and blood products. A charge nurse
is present on each shift and takes an assignment. Patient care
technicians are available with a ratio of 1:13. Telemonitor
technicians read and interpret telemetry strips. The nursing team
operates on a self-scheduling basis with cyclic rotation. Weekend
work is required every other week. Holiday scheduling rotates with
permanent staff. Floating may be required to MedSurg,
rehabilitation, or PCU units with MedSurg acuity. The unit values
teamwork, flexibility, ownership, and a willingness to learn.
Requests for time off must be provided upfront and are limited to 7
days or less. Additional requests for time off will not be
approved. The institution can cancel up to 4 shifts during the
assignment duration. The charting system used is EPIC. A BSN is
preferred. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments
regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion
for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work
engaging and fulfilling. Exposure to a variety of cases and
healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and
decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in
high-pressure situations. Travel nurses often form close bonds with
colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie
can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond.
Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare
crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times
allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.
Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare
shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to
filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Requirements Required
for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam
29220570EXPTEMP
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