Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, 12-hour nights; rotating schedule set by manager with every-other weekend and holiday coverage as needed

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 high-quality critical care to adult and adolescent patients in a fast-paced tertiary hospital
• Monitor and interpret telemetry using Draeger centralized monitoring and act on concerning trends
• Titrate drips (vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics, analgesics, antiarrhythmics) safely and per protocol
• Manage respiratory support and troubleshoot from nasal cannula up to ventilator settings
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC for clean, reliable patient records and handoffs
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, fellows, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Participate in rapid response teams and codes and support charge nurse duties when assigned
• Support and mentor peers and participate in unit-specific orientation (2 shifts)

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/acute care experience preferred
• Comfort with 12-hour shifts and ability to work night rotations
• Valid driver’s license required at submittal (radius rule enforced)
• Ability to titrate drips and interpret telemetry independently
• Willingness to complete an open-book orientation exam (90% pass required) and comply with fingernail policy (no artificial nails)

Education

• Active RN licensure (Associate degree or BSN-level education acceptable); BSN not specifically required

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care monitoring and advanced hemodynamic assessment (CVP, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz exposure)
• Telemetry strip interpretation and centralized monitoring (Draeger)
• Experience with EPIC charting and clinical documentation workflows
• Familiarity with CRRT, ventilator management, High Flow, BiPAP, CPAP
• Comfort with specialized devices and protocols (Zoll Thermoguard, BellMont rapid transfuser, Impella/balloon pump exposure helpful)
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to float across inpatient units and adapt to unit needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract life easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork isn’t a headache
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan and life insurance options for long-term peace of mind
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive team and collaborative culture that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your time off: stroll the Old Market’s cobblestone streets with boutique shops and great restaurants, visit the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, walk the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (you can literally stand in two states), relax at Lauritzen Gardens, and check out the Joslyn Art Museum. The riverfront and local trails are perfect for weekend runs or bike rides, and a lively craft brewery and dining scene makes evenings fun. Easy day trips include Lincoln about an hour away for more city amenities.

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