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Registered Nurse - Med Surg / Ortho
Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Start Date: 07-06-2026
End Date: 10-05-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM and 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, self-scheduling with cyclic rotation, every other weekend required
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $62 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries such as total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements
- Manage pain medications, antibiotics, and blood products
- Collaborate with a team-oriented unit to ensure safe patient ratios of 1:5-6
- Float to MedSurg, rehab, or PCU as needed
- Participate in patient education and discharge planning
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
- BLS certification required (AHA)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med Surg/Ortho experience
- Driver's license required for radius rule verification
- Willingness to learn and be flexible
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach
- Ability to titrate medications and manage drips
- Effective communication with patients and families
- Knowledge of orthopedic post-operative care
Benefits
- Housing stipend to help with your living expenses
- Meals and incidental allowance
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Referral bonus program
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, Nebraska
Explore the historic Great Platte River Road Archway, visit the Kearney Area Children's Museum, or enjoy hiking and biking along the Platte River. Take weekend trips to Omaha or Lincoln for city attractions.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med Surg / Ortho? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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