Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position in Kearney, Nebraska. The role involves working in a 22-bed acute care unit with an average daily census of 6 patients. The RN will provide care for patients undergoing procedures such as total knee replacements, total hip replacements, ankle replacements, shoulder surgeries, and spine procedures. The shift is scheduled for nights with a 12-hour shift length, and the assignment begins on 08/17/2026.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; valid license to practice in Nebraska.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Med Surg/Ortho units, team-oriented attitude, flexibility, ownership of responsibilities, willingness to learn, and familiarity with EPIC charting system.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to MedSurg, rehabilitation, or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) taking MedSurg acuity.
• Job Responsibilities: Provide patient care related to orthopedic surgeries, operate tele monitoring equipment (tele boxes), read and interpret strips, and work collaboratively with charge nurses and patient care techs.
• Shift & Scheduling Notes: Self-scheduling with cyclic rotation; every other weekend shift; rotating holiday schedule; RTO requests need to be made upfront for up to 7 days within each 13-week contract.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be team-focused, adaptable, proactive, and committed to patient safety and quality care.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.