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) and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (night); every-other-weekend requirement; schedule set by unit scheduler; holiday requirements vary

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 high-quality critical care nursing for ICU patients with conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, CVA/TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF and STEMI
• Assess, plan and implement individualized nursing care and reassess frequently for rapidly changing patients
• Titrate and manage vasoactive drips and other titratable medications (vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, sedatives) safely and according to protocol
• Troubleshoot ventilators, BiPAP and high-flow devices and collaborate with respiratory therapy for complex respiratory needs
• Interpret telemetry strips and monitor trends to anticipate and act on clinical changes
• Document care accurately and efficiently in EPIC to support continuity and quality of care
• Collaborate with E-ICU, in-house intensivists, hospitalists, APRNs and bedside techs to deliver coordinated patient care
• Participate in unit processes including floating to PCU and medical floors when needed and support charge nurse operations

Qualifications

• Current RN license (eligible to work in the state of Nebraska)
• BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Comfortable titrating drips and managing vasoactive infusions safely
• Proven competency with EPIC charting and bedside telemetry interpretation
• Valid driver’s license required at time of submittal (radius rule applies)
• Willingness to complete orientation pass/fail exam (open-book) and achieve required 90% score
• Adherence to facility policies including prohibition of artificial nails for patient care

Education

• Active RN license required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making
• Ventilator management and troubleshooting (including BiPAP and high-flow devices)
• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Medication titration experience with vasopressors, insulin protocols, anticoagulation and IV antibiotics
• Experience working with E-ICU systems and collaborating with remote critical care teams
• Ability to work effectively with patient care techs and support staff in high-acuity settings
• Comfort with fast-paced acute care workflows and multidisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials across states
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings options and life insurance for long-term security
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping grow the team
• Supportive multidisciplinary team including E-ICU and APRN coverage 24/7
• Professional development and access to ongoing critical care training

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your off time: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the charming Old Market district for shops and dining, walk or bike across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, relax at Lauritzen Gardens, catch a show at the Orpheum, and enjoy nearby day trips to Lincoln or the Missouri River recreation areas. Great local restaurants, craft breweries, and cultural attractions make weekends fun and easy.

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