Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 08-03-2026

End Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend

Hours per Week: 48

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 compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse adult population on a 60-bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and telemetry readings, responding promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, perform wound care, and manage post-surgical and chronic conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on disease management and discharge planning
• Float to adjacent units (acute rehab, geriatric psych) as needed to support team coverage

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska (or compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience in med-surg or telemetry
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Driver's license required to verify residency outside 50-mile radius
• Positive attitude, team-player mindset, and commitment to serving a diverse patient population
• Willingness to pass an open-book skills exam during orientation (90% required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and telemetry monitoring
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills for adult and occasional pediatric patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to floating requirements
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to African American and Korean-speaking populations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend or company-provided housing
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Weekly direct deposit and competitive pay
• Travel reimbursement for each assignment
• 24/7 support from dedicated recruiter and clinical team
• Licensure reimbursement and continuing education opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha's attractions on your days off: visit the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll through the historic Old Market district with unique shops and restaurants, catch a concert or show at the Orpheum Theater, or enjoy the outdoors at the Lauritzen Gardens or along the Missouri River. Omaha offers a vibrant arts scene, delicious cuisine, and a welcoming community!

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