Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Day; 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Night), 6-week scheduling cycle, every-other-weekend requirement, holiday rotation; night-focused assignments available

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

• Assess adult PCU/stepdown patients promptly and comprehensively to guide care
• Administer medications and perform IV therapy safely and accurately
• Interpret telemetry and respond to cardiac/stroke-related changes with clinical urgency
• Titrate drips (heparin, octreotide, insulin and other titratable drips) per protocol
• Document thoroughly in EPIC to ensure clear, team-wide communication
• Collaborate with charge nurses, unit secretaries and support staff to maintain smooth patient flow
• Support high-volume admissions, transfers and discharges while maintaining patient safety
• Operate specialty equipment (code cart, LUCAS, Hoyer lift, Sit-to-Stand) and train when needed
• Float to appropriate areas (Med/Surg, ICU, ED) as required, providing competent care across settings
• Complete orientation requirements, including the open-book skills exam, and meet unit standards

Qualifications

• Current RN license eligible for practice in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience (PCU/stepdown, med/surg, cardiac or stroke preferred)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (current)
• Comfortable and experienced with telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Proficient with EPIC charting or similar electronic health record systems
• Valid driver's license required at submittal (used to confirm 50-mile radius eligibility)
• Willingness to comply with facility policies (e.g., artificial nails prohibited for patient care)
• Ability to pass orientation skills assessment (90% required to continue on contract)
• Able and willing to float to ICU/ED when appropriate

Education

• Active RN license (ADN or BSN). BSN not required but welcomed.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and critical thinking for high-flow PCU settings
• Medication administration and IV drip titration skills
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac/stroke recognition
• Experience with code response and familiarity with code cart workflow
• Safe patient handling: LUCAS device, Hoyer lift and sit-to-stand transfers
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple admissions, transfers and discharges efficiently
• Accurate and timely documentation in EPIC

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing support options to make your stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off options to rest and recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and portable
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to simplify your move
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate success together
• A collaborative, supportive team that values psychological safety and celebrates wins
• Opportunities for skills growth and exposure to high-acuity PCU/stepdown care

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Omaha is a midwestern gem with plenty to explore on off-shifts: stroll the historic Old Market with its shops and restaurants, visit the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, enjoy the Lauritzen Gardens and local parks, sample local craft breweries and coffee shops, and take easy weekend trips to nearby Lincoln for more dining and culture. Friendly neighborhoods, affordable eats, and a manageable city vibe make it an ideal travel assignment base.

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