Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (nights); schedule set by manager, every other weekend; guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care to intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients on the Cardiac/Vascular Unit
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to detect and act on changes quickly
• Titrate IV drips (e.g., amiodarone, nitro, nicardipine, epinephrine, diltiazem) safely and per protocol
• Respond promptly to emergencies and crisis situations as part of the unit’s protocol-driven team
• Collaborate with cardiology, cath lab, EP, thoracic teams and remote tele-monitoring techs to coordinate patient care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to ensure continuity of care and clear communication
• Educate patients and families about conditions, procedures, and recovery plans with empathy and clarity
• Float to same or lower acuity areas as needed while maintaining standards of care and teamwork

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to submit) — bring your clinical skills and license
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (must be current at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for cardiac/stepdown/CVICU patient population
• Comfortable with telemetry interpretation and IV medication titration
• Driver’s license required at time of submittal (used for 50-mile radius verification)
• Must pass an open-book orientation exam with a 90% score (it’s fair — you get the resources!)
• Must not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within a 50-mile radius
• Willingness to comply with unit policies (e.g., no artificial nails in patient-care areas)

Education

• Active RN license required. BSN not required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• IV medication titration and hemodynamic management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic charting system
• Experience with cardiac populations including post-surgical, cath lab, EP and structural heart patients
• Basic competency with respiratory support equipment (BiPAP/CPAP/nasal cannula troubleshooting)
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization and emergency response skills
• Clear communication and teamwork across multi-disciplinary teams and remote tele-monitoring techs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfy and convenient
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can start planning for golden years (or golden tacos)
• Life insurance and other protection benefits for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge after intense, meaningful shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
• Referral bonus program — share the love, bring a friend
• A supportive, collaborative team that truly values YOU and the care you provide

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

You're in Omaha — a vibrant Midwestern hub with surprises around every corner. Explore the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market with its shops and eateries, walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (perfect for skyline photos), and visit the Joslyn Art Museum and Lauritzen Gardens. Enjoy farm-to-table restaurants, local breweries, and seasonal events like the College World Series. Day trips to nearby state parks or a short drive to Lincoln make weekends easy to fill with exploration.

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