Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM NOC; every other weekend; every third holiday

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 high-quality PCU/stepdown nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes diagnoses
• Safely titrate drips including Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications according to orders and protocols
• Perform continuous EEG monitoring observation and report significant findings to the care team
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC to ensure seamless communication
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including charge nurses and patient care techs, to maintain safe ratios and smooth workflow
• Mentor and support colleagues on the floor, demonstrating strong critical thinking and problem-solving
• Assist with patient transitions and float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab as needed
• Maintain compliance with unit policies, including fingernail/artificial nail rules and orientation exam requirements

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for Nebraska submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience (PCU/stepdown, med-surg, or ICU experience preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required for stroke assessment
• Demonstrated experience with EPIC charting
• Proven ability to titrate drips and manage cardiac medications
• Driver's license at time of submittal to meet the 50-mile radius rule
• Willingness to complete orientation, pass a skills exam with a 90% score, and adhere to facility policies

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) acceptable; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of PCU/stepdown nursing principles and patient monitoring
• Familiarity with cardiac care, nephrology, stroke care, and diabetes management
• Comfort with continuous EEG monitoring and recognizing critical changes
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment under fast-paced conditions
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and team members
• Ability to float to ICU, medical floors, or rehab when needed

Benefits

• Generous travel reimbursement and housing stipend to make your assignment comfortable
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Medical, dental & vision plan options for when you need to recharge
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help plan for the future
• Paid time off opportunities between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• Supportive team environment with clear orientation and ongoing mentorship
• Professional development opportunities and EPIC charting experience to boost your resume

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your downtime: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market for great dining and shops, walk the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge for riverfront views, enjoy Lauritzen Gardens and the Joslyn Art Museum, sample local breweries, and take a short drive to Lincoln for more museums and nightlife. Plenty of parks, trails, and Midwest charm for weekend adventures.

Hashtags

#RegisteredNurseJobs #PCUNurse #StepdownNursing #OmahaNEJobs #TravelNurse #HealthcareJobs #NurseLife #UHCCareers #CHIHealth #EPICCharting