Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: Days 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and Nights 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule set by manager with every-other-weekend requirement; 12-hour shifts, guaranteed 36 hours/week

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

• Monitor and interpret telemetry to detect and respond to cardiac changes promptly
• Safely titrate IV drips and vasoactive medications such as amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, and diltiazem
• Provide high-quality intermediate and post-CVICU care for thoracic, EP, cath lab, and structural heart patients
• Document patient care thoroughly and accurately using EPIC
• Collaborate with cardiology, hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and recovery plans in a compassionate way
• Respond to emergencies and participate in code and rapid response situations
• Float to same or lower acuity units as needed while maintaining patient safety

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in the state of Nebraska
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required at time of submission
• Driver's license required at submittal
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac/stepdown patient population; posting indicates 2 years RN experience
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and interpret telemetry
• Proficiency with EPIC charting preferred
• Ability to pass facility orientation exam (90% passing requirement per policy)

Education

• Active RN license; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• IV drip titration and vasoactive medication management
• Cardiac assessments and post-operative cardiac care
• Familiarity with EP, cath lab, and thoracic patient needs
• Experience working with tele/monitor techs and respiratory therapy equipment including BiPAP/CPAP
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and communication skills
• Accurate and timely electronic documentation in EPIC

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Medical, dental, and vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify state paperwork
• Paid time to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and professional growth
• Orientation hours tailored to your needs so you ramp up with confidence

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your assignment: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, wander the charming Old Market district with its shops and restaurants, walk the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge along the Missouri River, enjoy Lauritzen Gardens and the Durham Museum, check out local craft breweries and farm-to-table dining, and take easy weekend trips to nearby parks and nature areas like Fontenelle Forest.

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