Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, 12-hour night shifts; rotating schedule including weekends (4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule); self-scheduling managed by manager; orientation: 2 unit-specific shifts

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Deliver advanced critical care to adult and adolescent patients in a Level I Trauma ICU
• Manage ventilators and respiratory support, troubleshooting and collaborating with RTs
• Titrate vasoactive and sedative drips (vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics) safely and according to protocol
• Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry (Draeger monitoring) and act on acute changes
• Support trauma resuscitations and rapid clinical interventions alongside multidisciplinary teams
• Operate and respond to specialized equipment and protocols (Zoll Thermoguard, rapid transfuse/Bellmont)
• Document patient care accurately and timely in EPIC
• Serve in charge or unit leadership roles when assigned and contribute to a positive team culture
• Complete required orientation learning and pass the open-book exam (90% pass threshold) to demonstrate competency

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit for facility credentialing)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant critical care/ICU experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications and NIHSS required
• Driver's license required at submittal to confirm radius eligibility
• Clean license and background—NO license or background hits accepted
• No first-time travelers accepted (experienced travelers only)
• Willingness to adhere to facility policies (e.g., artificial nails prohibited)
• Ability to titrate drips, interpret telemetry, and manage ventilators

Education

• Active RN license (state appropriate)
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation (Draeger systems)
• Ventilator management from nasal cannula to full ventilatory support
• Trauma care and rapid assessment of unstable patients
• Medication titration and infusion management
• Familiarity with arterial lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz, IABP and Impella (unit will train where needed)
• Experience with rapid transfuse equipment and hypothermia protocols
• Proficiency with EPIC charting and acute care documentation
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for tomorrow
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive team that values YOU and strong peer collaboration
• Flexible scheduling with self-scheduling options
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha between shifts: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market for great dining and nightlife, enjoy riverfront views on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, relax at Lauritzen Gardens, and catch seasonal events like the College World Series. Nearby day trips include Lincoln and scenic spots along the Missouri River—plenty to do on your off days!

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