Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, includes every-other-weekend coverage and a minimum of two holidays during the contract (night assignment)

Hours per Week: 48

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 strips to identify cardiac changes and intervene quickly
• Titrate IV drips safely and per protocol for meds like heparin, nitro, dopamine and amiodarone
• Manage arterial lines and provide skilled post-stent and post-pacer care
• Provide high-quality PCU/stepdown nursing for adults with cardiac, renal, respiratory and vascular conditions
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC to maintain clear patient records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including charge nurses, RTs and techs to optimize patient care
• Support patient experience goals through compassionate communication and responsiveness
• Use unit equipment such as vein finders, bladder scanners and portable/overhead lifts safely
• Adapt to floating assignments and changing acuity while maintaining high standards of care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (PCU/telemetry or med-surg/cardiac experience preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Demonstrated competency with arterial lines and titration of drips
• Telemetry interpretation skills and prior telemetry/PCU experience
• Comfort working 12-hour night shifts and meeting weekend/holiday requirements
• Valid driver’s license at time of submittal and ability to meet a 50-mile radius rule
• Willingness to complete orientation and pass the open-book skills exam (90% passing requirement)

Education

• Nursing degree (ADN or BSN). BSN is not required for this role

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry reading and cardiac med-surg nursing knowledge
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• IV drip management and familiarity with common titratable medications
• Experience working with high-flow oxygen devices and troubleshooting basic RT equipment
• Skill using vein finders and bladder scanners; safe use of lifts
• Cultural competency working with diverse populations (notably Spanish and Somalian communities)
• Excellent communication, teamwork and flexibility in a fast-paced acute care setting

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks to support your time on the road
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel and housing support for contract assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team environment that values flexibility, feedback and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Kearney is a welcoming midwestern hub with plenty to explore on your time off. Catch the seasonal Sandhill Crane migration along the Platte River, visit the Great Platte River Road Archway for an immersive history stop, explore Fort Kearny State Historical Park, and enjoy local art at the Museum of Nebraska Art. For quick weekend road trips you’re a short drive from Grand Island and an easy run to Lincoln or Omaha for dining, shopping and city sights.

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