Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts (primarily nights), typical start/end times include 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; self-scheduled with every-other-weekend requirement; night-focused schedule (12-hour) with some evening overlaps as needed

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, compassionate nursing care for adults in a mixed PCU/Oncology/MedSurg stepdown unit
• Administer chemotherapy and other specialty medications safely and per protocol (chemo certification required)
• Monitor and manage hemodynamic and ventilator parameters (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000, ventilator support)
• Titrate drips and infusions (including insulin and cardizem) following unit protocols
• Perform accurate, timely EMR charting in EPIC and ensure documentation meets unit standards
• Lead hourly rounding and patient experience initiatives to improve comfort and outcomes
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (PT/OT, case managers, social work, dietician) to coordinate patient care
• Serve as a reliable team member who models professionalism, compassion, and teamwork on every shift

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (able to submit license to work in Nebraska or hold a compact license)
• Chemotherapy certification (CHEMO CERT REQUIRED)
• ACLS and BLS (AHA) required; NIHSS and ONS/ONCC required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (PCU, MedSurg or Oncology experience highly preferred)
• Experience with EPIC charting; EPIC within 6 months preferred but not a deal breaker
• Comfort with 12-hour night shifts, drip titration, ventilator/hemodynamic monitoring
• Valid driver's license at time of submittal (used to confirm radius rule)
• Ability to complete orientation requirements and pass orientation skills exam (90% required)

Education

• Active RN license; BSN not required (preferred but optional)

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology and PCU nursing skills including chemotherapy administration and oncology patient management
• Proficient with IV therapy and Alaris IV pumps
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz parameters, EV-1000)
• Ventilator care fundamentals and ability to monitor respiratory support
• Drip titration experience (insulin, cardizem and other titratable meds)
• Accurate EMR documentation in EPIC and effective communication with care teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced stepdown unit with mixed acuity and varied ratios

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse perks including housing stipend or housing assistance to make your assignment comfy
• Travel reimbursement to help with relocation and getting you to Omaha
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on caring, not paperwork
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Medical, dental & vision options available to keep you healthy
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — earn for helping bring great teammates on board
• A supportive team that values YOU, teamwork-first culture on a specialty unit

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha on your off days: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, wander the historic Old Market district for great food and boutiques, stroll the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge for river views, enjoy the Lauritzen Gardens and local museums, catch live music or college sports, and take easy weekend trips to Lincoln (about an hour away) for extra sightseeing and dining.

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