Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (NOC); travelers will be scheduled with limited block scheduling; every other weekend required; 2-3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Years; 36 hours per week guaranteed

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

• Assess and monitor MedSurg/Neuro patients, providing compassionate, evidence-based care
• Administer medications and titrate drips such as heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine safely and accurately
• Manage PCA pumps and common set-rate drips while ensuring patient comfort and safety
• Perform admissions, discharges and thorough documentation in EPIC to keep the team informed
• Maintain telemetry awareness and collaborate with Tele/Monitor Techs to interpret patient rhythm trends
• Prioritize hourly rounding, timely responses, and care coordination to keep patient flow moving
• Work with nursing assistants and charge nurses to support a safe, efficient unit environment
• Provide culturally competent patient education and support for diverse patient populations

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of recent MedSurg/Telemetry nursing experience
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certification required before start
• Ability to titrate drips (heparin, lidocaine, ketamine) and manage PCA pumps confidently
• Comfortable with EPIC charting and basic telemetry strip awareness
• Driver's license required at submittal
• Clear background and clean license (no license or background hits)
• Willingness to pass an open-book orientation skills exam with a 90% score (required)
• Must comply with facility policies such as prohibition of artificial nails in patient care areas
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity and must meet the 50-mile radius rule

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN is not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong MedSurg and neuro patient assessment skills
• Telemetry monitoring awareness and rhythm recognition
• Medication administration and IV drip titration competency
• PCA pump management and familiarity with titratable drips
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Hourly rounding, prioritization, and patient flow management
• Ability to operate or assist with mechanical lifts
• Cultural competency working with Spanish, Karen, and Burmese speaking patients

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and convenient
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Life insurance and basic benefits for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
• A supportive, team-focused unit that values compassion, reliability, and excellent patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your time off: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market district with its shops and restaurants, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, relax in Lauritzen Gardens, check out the Durham Museum for local history, and enjoy a lively craft brewery scene. Downtown and nearby Council Bluffs offer easy weekend escapes and plenty of dining and entertainment options for travelers.

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