Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 08-31-2026

End Date: 01-04-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend, self-scheduling

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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, patient-centered care to adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients in a fast-paced stepdown environment
• Monitor and manage complex patient conditions, including titrating Insulin and Cardizem drips as ordered
• Administer chemotherapy and common medications such as Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix while maintaining safety protocols
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurses, PT/OT, Case Managers, and Social Workers
• Perform hourly rounding and bedside shift reports to enhance patient experience and continuity of care
• Float to other Med/Surg and PCU units as needed, maintaining the same level of care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (license to submit required)
• Minimum 1 year of PCU nursing experience; 2+ years preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred, not required
• Willingness to float to other Med/Surg and PCU units
• Valid driver's license required for radius verification

Knowledge & Skills

• Comfortable titrating Insulin and Cardizem drips
• Experience with high-flow oxygen therapy
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Skilled in using Alaris IV pumps
• Knowledge of chemotherapy administration
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement to get you to Omaha
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha's vibrant Old Market district with its unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Visit the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, stroll along the Missouri Riverfront trails, catch a show at the Orpheum Theater, or take a weekend trip to nearby Lincoln or Kansas City.

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