Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM (day) and 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM (night); schedule assigned by manager and may include any day of the week; every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday coverage required (position is night-focused with 12-hour nights 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, compassionate critical care to post-op and complex cardiac, thoracic and vascular patients in a high-acuity CVICU
• Manage and titrate vasoactive drips, sedatives, paralytics and antiarrhythmics safely and accurately
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and hemodynamics, responding promptly to changes in patient status
• Care for patients supported by advanced devices (ECMO, CRRT, Impella, IABP) and manage ventilator-related troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, hospitalists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care 24/7
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC to maintain patient safety and continuity of care
• Float to other inpatient units as needed (excluding Maternity/NICU) while maintaining CVICU standards
• Demonstrate competency during orientation and skills checks to ensure safe, high-quality care

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in Nebraska
• BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required as listed
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (with at least 1 year caring for CVICU/cardiac ICU patients preferred)
• Comfort and experience titrating drips/vasopressors and interpreting complex telemetry independently
• Hands-on experience with ECMO, CRRT, Impella and/or IABP strongly preferred
• Familiarity with ventilator management and advanced respiratory support troubleshooting
• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of submittal (radius/commute policy applies)
• Willingness to complete orientation skills assessments (open-book exam; 90% pass threshold)

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred but not required
• Active RN license in good standing

Knowledge & Skills

• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• Telemetry reading and arrhythmia recognition
• Mechanical circulatory support principles (ECMO, Impella, IABP)
• Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) basics
• Advanced post-op cardiac and vascular care
• Medication titration and drip management
• Ventilator basics and respiratory troubleshooting
• Proficient documentation in EPIC and strong communication with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Travel-friendly housing assistance and settling-in support to make your move easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can save for the future
• Life insurance and additional protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge — because rest matters
• Licensure support and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Professional development and training opportunities, including EPIC competency
• A supportive, high-performing team that values your expertise and growth
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great people aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Omaha is a welcoming Midwestern hub with plenty to explore on off shifts. Check out the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the brick-lined Old Market for boutique shopping and great local restaurants, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, and breathe easy at Lauritzen Gardens and Fontenelle Forest. Enjoy live shows at the Orpheum Theater, explore local museums like the Durham Museum, or take a quick road trip to Lincoln for more culture and college vibes. Plenty of parks, a growing food scene, and easy Midwestern road trips make Omaha a great place to live while you travel.

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