Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: Day 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and Night 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating schedule that includes every other weekend and every third holiday (shift type: rotating day/night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adults and geriatric patients in the PCU/Stepdown setting
• Continuously monitor cardiac and EEG parameters and respond promptly to clinical changes
• Safely titrate IV drips (e.g., Cardizem, beta blockers, seizure meds) following unit protocols
• Perform thorough assessments, document in EPIC, and develop clear nursing care plans
• Collaborate with charge nurses, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff to coordinate patient care
• Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab as needed while maintaining unit standards
• Mentor and communicate effectively with patient care techs to ensure safe patient assignments and timely care
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving to manage a fast-paced workload and complex patients

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in Nebraska (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (PCU/Stepdown experience preferred)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required prior to or at orientation)
• Experience with IV drip titration and cardiac monitoring; familiarity with continuous EEG monitoring a plus
• Driver's license required at submittal and must meet the 50-mile radius rule
• Willingness to complete orientation, pass an open-book skills exam (90% required), and adhere to unit policies (e.g., fingernail policy)

Education

• Active RN license (required); BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and continuous EEG observation
• Competent in titrating and managing common vasoactive and seizure medications
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with adult and geriatric populations and common diagnoses such as cardiac issues, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes
• Ability to work within a 1:4-5 RN ratio and coordinate care with patient care techs

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week so you can count on steady clinical time
• Comprehensive onboarding: first week of onboarding plus 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Work with advanced monitoring technologies (continuous EEG, cardiac monitoring) to grow your clinical skills
• Supportive team environment where communication, critical thinking, and helping others are valued
• Hands-on experience in PCU/Stepdown nursing with varied patient populations (cardiac, nephrology, stroke, geriatrics)
• Opportunity to chart and sharpen EMR skills in EPIC

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