Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Omaha, NE
Start Date: 02-02-2026
End Date: 05-04-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (day) and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (night); rotating schedule that includes every other weekend and every third holiday; primarily nights noted for this opening
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
- Monitor and manage telemetry and continuous EEG for adult and geriatric patients
- Safely titrate drips (including Cardizem, beta blockers, seizure meds) per orders
- Collaborate with the charge nurse and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
- Provide acute care for cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes patients
- Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to ensure continuity of care
- Float to ICU, medical floors, or rehab as needed to support patient needs
- Teach and support patients and families with clear, compassionate communication
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving in this fast-paced unit
Qualifications
- Active RN license appropriate for Nebraska submission
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (telemetry/stepdown experience preferred)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required
- Familiarity with EPIC charting required
- Ability to titrate drips and manage continuous EEG monitoring
- Driver's license required at time of submittal
- Must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI or Dignity)
- Pass orientation competency exam (open book) with a 90% score as part of onboarding
Education
- Active RN license required (BSN not required)
- ADN, diploma, or BSN acceptable; BSN is not a hiring requirement for this role
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry and continuous EEG monitoring expertise
- Drip titration and cardiac medication management
- Stroke care including NIHSS proficiency
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients and team members
- Experience with EPIC electronic charting
- Comfort working in a fast-paced stepdown/PCU environment
- Ability to assist and supervise patient care techs and support staff
Benefits
- A supportive team that values YOU — friendly coworkers and strong leadership
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
- Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract clinicians
- Paid time to recharge and predictable scheduling with guaranteed hours
- Professional development opportunities and EPIC charting experience
- A workplace that prioritizes safety, clear policies, and strong orientation
- Referral bonus program to reward you for helping grow the team
Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE
Explore Omaha’s highlights on your off hours: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market district with its boutiques and restaurants, cross the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge for great skyline photos, enjoy art at the Joslyn Art Museum, relax at Lauritzen Gardens, and sample local breweries and farm-to-table dining. Quick day trips to Lincoln are easy, and seasonal events like the College World Series make Omaha a lively place to be.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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