Location: Grand Island, NE

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Days: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM; Nights: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Schedule assigned by unit; every other weekend; holidays as needed. Unit schedulers will make traveler schedules.

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

• Assess and monitor stepdown/PCU patients using strong clinical judgment and timely telemetry interpretation
• Administer and titrate IV medications and drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin) safely and according to protocol
• Provide comprehensive patient care for a wide range of diagnoses including STEMI, CHF, stroke, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and multisystem failure
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care
• Document accurately and thoroughly in EPIC, perform bedside reporting, and maintain hourly rounding to enhance patient experience
• Support patient throughput by admitting and discharging patients efficiently while maintaining high quality care
• Float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care as needed to meet unit demands
• Complete required orientation, participate in skills training, and pass the open-book orientation exam (90% required)

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (eligible to submit) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care/stepdown experience
• Proven experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Competence with IV medication administration and titratable drip management
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts and meeting weekend/holiday requirements
• Driver's license required at time of submission
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pass required orientation exam (90% pass threshold)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not listed as required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry/monitor interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• IV titration and management of common drips
• Strong patient assessment and clinical prioritization skills
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Experience collaborating with CNAs and charge nurses
• Respiratory support familiarity including BiPAP and Airvo
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Retirement savings plan to support your future
• Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive team culture that values teamwork, positivity, and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Island, NE

Explore the local flavor of Grand Island: visit the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer for a slice of regional history, enjoy birdwatching and trails at the Crane Trust, catch races or community events at Fonner Park, and discover downtown shops and local dining. Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha make for easy day trips when you want a bigger-city escape on a day off.

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