Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Epic Systems, Establish Priorities, Medication Administration, Nursing, On Call, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Phlebotomy, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Telemetry, Telephone Skills, Time Management
Location: Kearney, NE
Start Date: 04-27-2026
End Date: 07-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care for Med-Surg and Orthopedics patients including post-op joint and spine patients
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and document care in EPIC
- Monitor patients on telemetry and collaborate with tele/monitor techs for timely interventions
- Educate patients and families on post-op care, pain management and discharge instructions
- Work as a team player—support nursing aides, techs and the charge nurse to maintain excellent patient flow
- Respond to call-back requirements promptly (30-minute arrival expectation when placed on call)
- Participate in unit-based initiatives and take ownership of patient safety and quality
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong Med-Surgical and Orthopedics clinical skills
- Familiarity with EPIC charting system
- Telemetry awareness and ability to collaborate with tele techs
- Basic phlebotomy knowledge and comfort with 24/7 phlebotomy processes
- Excellent teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage 1:5-1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios in an acute setting
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United Health Care Staffing, Inc.