Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Days 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM; Nights 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), rotating schedule with every other weekend and every third holiday required; primarily night assignments available (12-hour nights)

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 safe, patient-centered nursing care to adults and geriatric patients on a busy PCU/Stepdown unit
• Titrate and manage IV drips and cardiac medications (for example, Cardizem and beta blockers) according to protocol
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to telemetry and continuous EEG findings
• Document thorough, timely patient notes and care plans using EPIC
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including charge nurses, techs, and physicians, to coordinate excellent care
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining high safety standards and accurate handoffs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in fast-paced situations and participate in unit problem solving
• Adhere to facility policies (including fingernail/artificial nail rules) and complete required orientation evaluations

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in the state of Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (PCU/Stepdown, telemetry, ICU, or Med-Surg preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Comfort and experience with IV/drip titration and cardiac monitoring
• Experience charting in EPIC preferred
• Valid Driver's License at time of submittal to confirm radius eligibility
• Able to meet the 50-mile radius requirement and not be concurrently employed (FT/PT/PRN) by CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity facilities
• Willingness to complete orientation, pass the open-book skills exam (90% required), and float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab as needed

Education

• Active RN license required; BSN not required (ADN or diploma accepted)

Knowledge & Skills

• PCU and stepdown nursing practices and high-acuity care
• Medication administration and titration of drips
• Telemetry and continuous cardiac/EEG monitoring
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and prioritization skills
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and care teams
• Familiarity with common diagnoses seen on the unit: cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and support peers

Benefits

• Generous housing support options for travel clinicians, helping you feel at home quickly
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can stay healthy and focused on patients
• 401(k) retirement plan and other long-term benefits to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support to make relocation simple
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration, learning, and your wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha between shifts: stroll the Old Market with its shops and restaurants, visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, enjoy exhibits at the Joslyn Art Museum and Durham Museum, relax in Lauritzen Gardens, and take easy weekend trips to Lincoln or Kansas City. Local coffee shops, lively food scenes, riverfront trails, and community events make for plenty of ways to unwind when you are off duty.

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