Location: Grand Island, NE

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Days) and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights); primary assignment includes 12-hour nights with flexibility to work day shifts as needed, every-other-weekend requirement, holidays as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 Med-Surg and Orthopedics nursing care for a 29-bed acute unit
• Perform hourly rounding and bedside shift report to keep patients safe and informed
• Monitor telemetry and interpret basic rhythms to support patient monitoring
• Collaborate in team nursing, assistive staff delegation, and effective nurse communication
• Float to Rehab, Skilled Nursing, or PCU as needed and take MS-appropriate assignments
• Ensure accurate charting in EPIC and maintain documentation integrity
• Support discharge planning, post-op care for joint replacements, and care for oncology and GI surgical patients
• Participate in orientation, pass competency exam, and engage in ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (Med-Surg/Telemetry preferred)
• BLS required at time of submission; ACLS strongly preferred
• Comfortable with telemetry/basic rhythm interpretation and PCA familiarity
• Experience with EPIC charting system preferred
• Able to complete orientation requirements, including an open-book skills exam (90% required to pass)
• Valid driver’s license required at submittal and must meet a 50-mile radius rule (cannot be on staff PRN/part-time/full-time with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity within 50 miles)
• Willingness to follow facility policies (for example, no artificial nails in patient care areas) and be dependable, flexible and a team player

Knowledge & Skills

• Med-Surg nursing best practices and orthopedic/post-op care
• Telemetry monitoring and basic rhythm recognition
• EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Hourly rounding protocols and bedside shift reporting
• Team nursing model and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to work with patient care techs and tele/monitor techs
• Basic familiarity with PCA devices and non-titratable drips
• Adaptability to fluctuating census and a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your voice matters and teamwork is celebrated
• Travel reimbursement and help with licensure paperwork to get you ready for the assignment
• Flexible scheduling that tries to accommodate your preferences
• Malpractice & credentialing assistance to make onboarding smoother
• Uniform/scrub guidance and department-provided scrubs in navy blue
• Orientation with classroom time plus hands-on floor shifts so you feel confident
• Opportunities to expand skills across Med-Surg, Ortho, Rehab and PCU units
• A chance to join a fast-paced unit that values positivity, adaptability and dependability

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Island, NE

Explore Grand Island when you’re off shift: visit the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer for a taste of local history, catch seasonal events and birdwatching opportunities with nearby crane viewing, enjoy live events and racing at Fonner Park, stroll the downtown riverfront and parks, and take easy weekend drives to Kearney or Lincoln for more dining, shopping and cultural attractions. Local festivals, community events, and friendly Midwestern hospitality make weekends fun and relaxing.

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