Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM (day shift times listed); typically 3 x 12-hour shifts per week with every 3rd weekend required and rotating holidays. Night shifts are noted on the posting (12-hour nights) but day times are provided above.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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, patient-centered care for medical-surgical and post-op oncology patients
• Monitor patients on telemetry/central monitoring and promptly act on changes
• Safely titrate and manage drips (heparin, lidocaine, TPN gtts) according to orders and protocols
• Document accurately and thoroughly using EPIC to ensure continuity of care
• Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Serve in charge nurse or unit leadership roles when assigned, supporting unit flow and safety
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and competency validation to maintain high standards
• Adhere to facility policies (including infection control and fingernail/artificial nail policies) to protect patients

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in Nebraska (required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (as stated in the posting)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Oncology certification preferred but not required
• Chemotherapy competency is a nice-to-have (travelers may not be required to administer chemo)
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must pass orientation competency exam (open-book skills exam) with a minimum score of 90% to continue assignment
• Must meet the 50-mile radius rule and may not be employed (FT/PT/PRN) with any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI/Dignity

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN not required for this role (BSN preferred but optional per posting)
• BLS (AHA) certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in EPIC charting and electronic documentation workflows
• Strong telemetry monitoring skills and ability to interpret cardiac strips
• Experience with titration of intravenous drips and familiarity with common drips used on the unit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and timeliness in documentation and care delivery
• Ability to function independently on a med/surg oncology unit and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Comfort in caring for post-operative cancer surgery patients (e.g., prostatectomy, mastectomy)

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support to make your move smooth and simple
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you invest in your future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Professional development support and clinical resources during orientation
• Referral bonus program to reward you for great colleagues
• A supportive team culture that values clear communication and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha’s lively Old Market district with its shops, restaurants and cafes, stroll the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge for great river views, and visit the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Enjoy the Joslyn Art Museum and Lauritzen Gardens for a cultural break, check out local breweries and riverfront trails for weekend adventures, and take easy day trips to nearby state parks and scenic spots when you want to get outdoors.

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