Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day and night shifts including weekdays and weekends: 8- and 12-hour options (06:30 AM - 03:00 PM; 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM; 06:30 PM - 07:00 AM). Self-scheduling, cyclic schedule with weekly 1-4 hour post-shift call and weekend call rotation (Fri evening to Sun evening about every 5 weeks).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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 perioperative nursing care for patients of all ages, including Level 1 trauma cases
• Prepare the OR and surgical team for a wide variety of procedures from general surgery to neurosurgery and trauma plastics
• Monitor intraoperative patient status and intervene as needed to maintain safety and positive outcomes
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR techs to ensure seamless case flow
• Use EPIC to accurately document patient care and maintain clear, timely communication
• Support and mentor team members during high-acuity cases and emergency pediatric presentations
• Participate in required orientation, skills validation, and the open-book exam during onboarding

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to work in Nebraska required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; MUST have Level 1 trauma experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proven perioperative/OR experience across multiple service lines
• Comfortable with advanced surgical platforms (robotics, O-arm, Stealth) and high-acuity cases
• Driver's license required at time of submission (radius rule: within 50 miles)
• Willingness to complete a pass/fail orientation exam and meet the 90% pass requirement

Education

• Active RN license required
• Associate degree/diploma or BSN accepted (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative nursing skills including surgical case management and intraoperative monitoring
• Experience with trauma protocols and high-acuity patient management
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and documentation workflows
• Comfortable assisting in robotic (DaVinci) and advanced imaging-guided procedures
• Skilled in a broad range of specialties: ortho, neuro, ENT, thoracic, GYN/OB, GU, plastics, endoscopy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a rapid-response OR team

Benefits

• A supportive OR team with experienced charge nurses and techs who have your back
• Guaranteed clinical orientation so you hit the floor confident (unit-specific orientation: 1 week)
• Flexible scheduling options with both 8- and 12-hour shifts to fit your life
• Opportunities to sharpen high-acuity trauma skills in a Level 1 trauma center
• Hands-on experience with advanced tech like DaVinci robot, Stealth, O-arm and holmium lasers
• EPIC charting environment to streamline your documentation workflow
• Green scrubs provided by the hospital to keep your locker light
• A fast-paced, varied case mix — no two days are the same, great for building your resume

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Omaha is full of pleasant surprises. Explore the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the cobblestones of the Old Market for unique shops and great eateries, and walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that spans the Missouri River. Art lovers will enjoy the Joslyn Art Museum and Durham Museum. Find peaceful time in Lauritzen Gardens or take a short drive to Lewis and Clark Landing for riverfront views. Local breweries, coffee shops, and farm-to-table restaurants make weekends fun, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby trails and parks for hiking and biking.

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