Location: Scottsbluff, NE

Start Date: 02-17-2026

End Date: 05-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night). 3 shifts per week; schedule varies to include both day and night coverage (both day and night openings).

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 high-quality critical and progressive care to adult and/or step-down patients in the ICU/PCU setting
• Monitor and assess patients continuously, responding quickly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, manage IVs and advanced therapies safely and accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust individualized care plans
• Document patient status, interventions and outcomes clearly in the medical record
• Educate patients and families with compassion and clarity about diagnoses, treatments and discharge plans
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Required: Active Registered Nurse license (eligible to work in Nebraska)
• Required: ICU or PCU clinical experience and comfort working 12-hour rotating shifts (day and night)
• Ability to meet regional performance expectations and maintain professional standards
• Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma or BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid critical care assessment and monitoring skills
• Familiarity with telemetry and progressive care practices
• Comfort with complex medication administration and IV/line management
• Ability to interpret patient data and escalate concerns appropriately
• Teamwork, clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Basic electronic medical record (EMR) navigation and documentation proficiency

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable and simple
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and assistance with travel logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Scottsbluff, NE

Scottsbluff is a great home base for outdoor lovers and history fans. Explore Scotts Bluff National Monument and take in dramatic bluff views and scenic trails, hike the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area for wildlife and sunset vistas, and visit nearby Chimney Rock and Agate Fossil Beds for iconic western landmarks. For quirky roadside fun, weekend trips to Carhenge in Alliance are easy to plan, and the local downtown offers cozy cafes, regional museums and community events. Plenty of opportunities for fishing, hiking and scenic drives make the area perfect for quick getaways between shifts.

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