Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM; Night: 06:30 PM - 07:00 AM). Schedule includes every-other-weekend requirement and holiday coverage as needed. Night-focused 12-hour shifts available.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 expert neonatal nursing care in a Level III NICU, managing infants 30 weeks and above and stabilizing/transferring younger patients as needed
• Titrate medications and IV drips (including antibiotics, caffeine, TPN/lipids) safely and per protocol
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators and collaborate with RTs for best outcomes
• Deliver 1:1 to 1:4 patient care depending on acuity, prioritizing safety and family-centered care
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC to maintain clear, up-to-date patient records
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support charge nurses, and float to postpartum when needed
• Complete unit orientation and demonstrate competency — pass the open-book orientation exam (90% required)

Qualifications

• Active RN license in your state of practice required
• NRP and BLS certifications required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of neonatal/NICU experience (or relevant neonatal clinical experience)
• Comfort with drip titration and ventilator troubleshooting
• Driver's license required at submittal; candidate must be within the 50-mile radius and cannot be FT/PT/PRN with CommonSpirit affiliates (including CHI/Dignity)
• Willingness to work every other weekend and cover holidays as needed
• Must complete required RTO (7 or fewer days for a 13-week contract) and pass orientation exam with a 90% score

Education

• Nursing diploma/ADN or BSN
• Active RN license required (BSN preferred but not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Neonatal nursing and NICU clinical skills
• NRP & BLS certified resuscitation knowledge
• Drip titration and IV medication management
• Ventilator and respiratory troubleshooting (nasal cannula through vents)
• EPIC charting and electronic documentation
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and stabilization skills
• Clear, compassionate communication with families and the care team
• Stabilization and safe transfer practices for neonatal patients

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you can take care of yourself while you care for others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your downtime: wander the Old Market’s shops and restaurants, visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge with great river views, enjoy Lauritzen Gardens and the Durham Museum, check out local breweries and coffee shops, and take easy day trips to nearby Lincoln or scenic spots along the Missouri River.

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