RN-General Care Unit

Bryan Health

Kearney, Nebraska

Posted Aug 9

Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN license Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required.
Term: Permanent

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License: Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Check your license
Certification: Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
Certification: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required within 6 months of hire.After hire · within 6 months
Certification: For those working in a charge role: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.After hire · within 90 days
Certification: For those working in a charge role: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.After hire · within 90 days
Certification: Other Credentials / Certifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Also asks: Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

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Education: BSN or current enrollment in BSN program preferred.

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Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, leadership, and co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

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Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN or current enrollment in BSN program preferred.

Other Credentials / Certifications

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required within 6 months of hire.

For those working in a charge role: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

For those working in a charge role: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

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In Kearney, NE

Kearney, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $949/mo
Household income: $69,724/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Kearney, NE

NeighborhoodsIn Kearney, residential choices range from modern developments to historic urban living. University Village is an emerging, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use district adjacent to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus featuring upscale urban apartments, planned single-family residences, and healthcare facilities. Millennial Estates offers newer master-planned single-family construction, while Downtown Kearney On the Bricks provides renovated upper-floor loft living steps from dining and boutiques. Those seeking space frequently locate to Buffalo County's outer rim for rural homes with expansive acreage.

In Kearney, residential choices range from modern developments to historic urban living. University Village is an emerging, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use district adjacent to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus featuring upscale urban apartments, planned single-family residences, and healthcare facilities.

Millennial Estates offers newer master-planned single-family construction, while Downtown Kearney On the Bricks provides renovated upper-floor loft living steps from dining and boutiques. Those seeking space frequently locate to Buffalo County's outer rim for rural homes with expansive acreage.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: growbuffalocounty.com Source 2: livability.com

Getting aroundCommutes within Kearney are brief and uncomplicated, with healthcare workers experiencing minimal traffic congestion and straightforward surface parking at major medical employers such as Kearney Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan. Major road arteries include Interstate 80 and the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), which bisect the city and carry thousands of daily regional travelers. Local residents consistently advise settling directly in Kearney over commuting daily from Grand Island along U.S. 30 due to winter highway conditions and driving fatigue.

Commutes within Kearney are brief and uncomplicated, with healthcare workers experiencing minimal traffic congestion and straightforward surface parking at major medical employers such as Kearney Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan. Major road arteries include Interstate 80 and the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), which bisect the city and carry thousands of daily regional travelers.

Local residents consistently advise settling directly in Kearney over commuting daily from Grand Island along U.S. 30 due to winter highway conditions and driving fatigue.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by more than twenty miles of continuous paved hike-and-bike trails traversing the community. Yanney Heritage Park provides an extensive landscaped retreat complete with lakeside walking trails, botanical gardens, and seasonal boat rentals, while Cottonmill Park offers disc golf, quiet nature trails, and water access. The surrounding Platte River Valley makes Kearney the internationally recognized Sandhill Crane Capital of the World, drawing thousands of viewers each spring, while Fort Kearny State Historical Park offers riverside camping, historical grounds, and fishing.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by more than twenty miles of continuous paved hike-and-bike trails traversing the community. Yanney Heritage Park provides an extensive landscaped retreat complete with lakeside walking trails, botanical gardens, and seasonal boat rentals, while Cottonmill Park offers disc golf, quiet nature trails, and water access.

The surrounding Platte River Valley makes Kearney the internationally recognized Sandhill Crane Capital of the World, drawing thousands of viewers each spring, while Fort Kearny State Historical Park offers riverside camping, historical grounds, and fishing.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: growbuffalocounty.com Source 2: visitkearney.org Source 3: lostwithlydia.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Kearney

Positioned along Interstate 80 and the historic Lincoln Highway, Kearney serves as central Nebraska's vibrant regional anchor, merging a relaxed Midwestern pace with the energetic atmosphere of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Healthcare professionals joining facilities such as Kearney Regional Medical Center or Good Samaritan will find stress-free commutes, minimal road congestion, and easy parking. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring Downtown On the Bricks with a latte from Kitt's Kitchen and Coffee, sipping craft beer at Thunderhead Brewing, or catching a show at the historic World Theatre. Outdoors, more than twenty miles of paved paths link neighborhoods to lakeside trails at Yanney Heritage Park, while spring brings the global spectacle of migrating sandhill cranes along the Platte River. Housing ranges from walkable new apartments at University Village to contemporary builds in Millennial Estates and quiet acreages. While harsh winter snowstorms and a smaller nightlife scene represent trade-offs for big-city transplants, Kearney provides nurses with an active, welcoming community and rich regional balance.

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As of 2026Source 1: growbuffalocounty.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: visitkearney.org Source 4: livability.com

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