Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (typical 8-hour day shifts) with option for 10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM); One weeknight per week on-call (end of shift through 7:00 AM the next morning); Three 24-hour weekend call days per month; Day/Night (rotating call responsibilities including overnight weekend coverage)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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

• Scrub confidently for a wide range of cases — independently manage cranial procedures and high-acuity neuro-trauma cases
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, supplies, and the OR environment using proper scrub/sterile technique
• Assist surgical teams in orthopedic total joint and level II trauma procedures, including robotic-assisted cases
• Operate and support robotic systems (DaVinci, Mako) and navigation tools (Stealth, Scopis) as needed
• Document accurately in EPIC and support clear communication between surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams
• Respond to on-call assignments within the required 15-minute response time and provide safe continuity of care
• Advocate for patient safety — speak up when something doesn’t feel right and follow unit policies (including fingernail policy)
• Participate in unit orientation and continuing competency activities to maintain high standards of care

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR/Surgical Tech experience (CST preferred)
• Ability to scrub and perform independent cranial procedures; competency in neuro-trauma call required (scores of 3s in neuro preferred)
• Orthopedic total joint and orthopedic trauma (level II trauma) experience required
• BLS certification required; Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred
• Comfortable with EPIC charting and basic electronic documentation
• Willingness to work weekends, weeknight call, and holiday call as scheduled
• Strong work ethic, effective communicator, and patient safety advocate

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Surgical Technologist certification (CST) preferred but not strictly required
• BLS certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Operating Room (OR) best practices and sterile technique
• Scrubbing/scrub technique for general, orthopedic, neuro, urology, and ENT cases
• Experience with robotic systems: DaVinci and Mako
• Familiarity with navigation systems like Stealth and Scopis
• EPIC charting and basic electronic medical record navigation
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with surgeons and anesthesia
• Call-taking competency with rapid response and sound clinical judgment

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance getting settled in (we’ll help you find your footing so you can focus on patients)
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy and covered
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork easier
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• Comprehensive orientation (unit-specific) so you hit the ground running
• A supportive, team-first environment that values your voice and patient safety advocacy

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Kearney is a friendly, low-key hub with surprisingly big attractions within easy reach. Explore the Great Platte River Road Archway Museum, watch the famous Sandhill crane migration along the Platte River (seasonal must-see), stroll Yanney Heritage Park and local trails, and enjoy cozy local restaurants and breweries downtown. Fort Kearny State Historical Park, walking/biking trails and nearby lakes make for easy weekend outdoor adventures. If you want a city fix, Lincoln and Omaha are both roughly a couple hours’ drive for museums, concerts, and bigger-city amenities.

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