Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 09-14-2026

End Date: 01-18-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, days vary based on department needs

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

• Deliver expert nursing care to patients in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center, handling everything from trauma and sepsis to chest pain and stroke
• Triage and prioritize care for 20 beds, 5 trauma bays, and 10 observation beds with a patient-family centered approach
• Administer medications, manage drips, and monitor patients while interpreting ECGs and reading your own cardiac strips
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, and support staff to ensure optimal outcomes
• Float to the Observation Unit and Freestanding Creighton ER as needed, bringing your skills where they’re most needed
• Pass a comprehensive open-book orientation exam with a 90% score, demonstrating your mastery of ER nursing

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska or compact state (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience
• Recent Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications (NRP preferred)
• Valid driver's license required for submittal and to verify 50-mile radius compliance
• Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment and complete orientation successfully

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based trauma and emergency nursing practices
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Excellent ECG interpretation skills, including the ability to read and interpret strips
• Familiarity with all common drips used in Level I trauma emergency rooms
• Exceptional critical thinking, prioritization, and communication skills
• Flexibility to float to different units and adapt to changing patient needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement to help you get to Omaha
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for financial security
• Licensure reimbursement and support
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Nestled along the Missouri River, Omaha is a vibrant city with a thriving arts and dining scene. Explore the historic Old Market district with its cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and incredible restaurants. Visit the award-winning Henry Doorly Zoo, one of the best in the world, or enjoy scenic trails at Lauritzen Gardens. Catch a concert or sports event at the CHI Health Center, and take weekend trips to nearby attractions like the Durham Museum and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Your off-duty adventures will be as rewarding as your clinical ones!

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