Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM NOC; self-scheduling with cyclic rotation; every other weekend; guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 safe, patient-centered nursing care for Med-Surg and Orthopedics patients including post-op joint and spine patients
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document care in EPIC
• Monitor patients on telemetry and collaborate with tele/monitor techs for timely interventions
• Educate patients and families on post-op care, pain management and discharge instructions
• Work as a team player—support nursing aides, techs and the charge nurse to maintain excellent patient flow
• Respond to call-back requirements promptly (30-minute arrival expectation when placed on call)
• Participate in unit-based initiatives and take ownership of patient safety and quality

Qualifications

• Active RN license appropriate for practice (able to work in Nebraska)
• Minimum 2 years of RN clinical experience (Med-Surg/Orthopedics experience strongly preferred)
• Current BLS certification required
• Driver's license required at submittal (used to verify radius eligibility)
• Willingness to complete a pass/fail skills exam during orientation (open-book; 90% required to continue)
• Ability to work every-other-weekend and rotate holidays with permanent staff
• Must not be currently full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and Dignity)

Education

• Nursing degree (ADN or BSN) — active RN license required
• BSN preferred where available; specific BSN requirement not indicated

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Med-Surgical and Orthopedics clinical skills
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Telemetry awareness and ability to collaborate with tele techs
• Basic phlebotomy knowledge and comfort with 24/7 phlebotomy processes
• Excellent teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage 1:5-1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios in an acute setting

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your growth
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Work-life balance with predictable 12-hour shifts and a rotating schedule

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Explore the heart of Nebraska while on assignment: visit the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument for a unique historical experience, enjoy outdoor time at Fort Kearny State Historical Park and local Platte River trails, catch world-class birding at nearby Rowe Sanctuary (famous in the region), stroll Yanney Heritage Park and discover Kearney's charming downtown restaurants and local museums. Kearney also makes a convenient weekend base for drives to larger cities in Nebraska for shopping or cultural outings.

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