Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day & night): 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; 6-week schedule cycle, every other weekend required, holiday rotation with permanent staff

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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 nursing care for PCU/stepdown adult patients admitted from the ER
• Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to quickly identify changes in patient condition
• Safely titrate IV medications such as heparin, octreotide, and insulin per unit protocols
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently to keep patient flow moving
• Document care accurately in EPIC to ensure continuity and clear communication
• Collaborate with charge nurses, nursing aids, monitor techs, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Respond to codes and operate specialty equipment such as code carts and LUCAS machines when needed
• Float to Med/Surg, ICU, or ED as appropriate, demonstrating adaptability and clinical judgment

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit license at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with PCU/stepdown, telemetry, or similar acute care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required and NIHSS certification required
• Comfortable titrating drips and managing cardiac and stroke patients
• Prior EPIC charting experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required at submittal
• Ability to pass an orientation open-book skills exam with a 90% score (per unit policy)
• Willingness to comply with facility policies including no artificial nails while providing patient care

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN not required for submission
• Active RN license in appropriate jurisdiction

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring skills
• Competence with IV medication titration and drip management
• Experience with stroke care protocols (NIHSS knowledge)
• Proficient EPIC documentation and electronic charting habits
• Familiarity with code cart management and emergency response
• Comfort using specialty equipment: LUCAS, Hoyer lift, Sit-to-Stand
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-centered bedside manner
• Ability to prioritize in a high-flow unit with frequent admissions and discharges

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you invest in your future
• Life insurance and basic disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after those high-energy shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive team environment that values collaboration, respect, and a sense of humor

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha in your off time: visit the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market with its shops and eateries, walk the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge across the Missouri River, enjoy the Lauritzen Gardens and Joslyn Art Museum, catch the vibe at local breweries and coffee shops, and take quick weekend trips to Lincoln (about an hour) for more dining and culture. Food lovers will enjoy standout steakhouses and a growing farm-to-table scene. Outdoor fans can relax at nearby lakes and parks or bike along riverfront trails.

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