Location: Kearney, Nebraska

Start Date: 09-14-2026

End Date: 01-18-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, every other weekend

Hours per Week: 48

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 compassionate, high-quality care to adult PCU patients with diverse conditions including cardiac, vascular, sepsis, stroke, and renal failure
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently to catch any changes early
• Titrate critical drips like Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin with confidence
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
• Assess patients closely and intervene quickly in a fast-paced stepdown environment
• Float to MedSurg or ICU when needed to care for PCU-acuity patients, ensuring continuity
• Educate patients and families, promoting understanding and engagement in their care
• Maintain a patient-centered focus, prioritizing responsiveness and clear communication

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska (or compact state) - must be able to submit for licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU, stepdown, or ICU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Competency in arterial line management is a must
• Experience with Epic charting is preferred
• Strong physical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Team player who's flexible, adaptable, and open to feedback

Knowledge & Skills

• Drip titration expertise for cardiac and vasoactive medications
• Telemetry interpretation and strip reading
• Arterial line setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of high-flow oxygen and respiratory support equipment
• Skilled in EPIC electronic health records
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Cultural competence to care for diverse populations, including Hispanic and Somalian communities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in comfortably
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan to secure your future
• Travel reimbursement so your journey is on us
• Licensure and certification reimbursement
• A supportive team that truly values your dedication
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, Nebraska

When you're not on shift, explore Kearney! Check out the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, take a stroll along the Platte River, or catch the spectacular sandhill crane migration in spring. You'll also find neat local shops, tasty restaurants, and the Museum of Nebraska Art - plus easy weekend trips to bigger cities for more adventures.

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