Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,195 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Cross Country Job ID #1292329. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus