Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM; Night: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), travelers scheduled, includes weekends (typically every other weekend), limited block scheduling available

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 nursing care for Med Surg, Telemetry and Orthopedics patients
• Monitor and interpret patient status with telemetry awareness and collaborate with tele/monitor techs
• Safely titrate IV drips including heparin, lidocaine and ketamine according to protocol
• Manage PCA pump setup and troubleshooting to ensure effective pain control
• Document timely and accurate patient information in EPIC
• Perform hourly rounding and rapid response to changing patient needs
• Support admissions, discharges and transfers to keep patient flow moving smoothly
• Work as a team player with nursing aides, charge nurses and interdisciplinary staff to deliver excellent care
• Use mechanical lifts and safe patient handling techniques when required

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the appropriate jurisdiction or compact license eligible
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg/Telemetry/Orthopedics nursing experience
• BLS (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
• Comfortable with 12-hour shifts and rotating schedules
• Driver's license required at submittal and used for radius verification
• Willingness to complete unit orientation and pass the open-book skills exam with a 90% score
• Able to collaborate with nursing staff, monitor techs and support staff in a busy acute care setting
• Able to work within the radius rule restrictions (not currently FT/PT/PRN with CommonSpirit facilities)

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong med-surg and orthopedic nursing knowledge
• Telemetry awareness and ability to respond appropriately to monitor changes
• Proficiency with EPIC charting and electronic documentation
• Experience with IV drip titration and PCA pump management
• Good assessment, prioritization and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with diverse patient populations
• Cultural competence and experience serving patients who speak Spanish, Karen and Burmese
• Familiarity with mechanical lifts and safe patient handling practices

Benefits

• Travel support and housing assistance to make your contract comfortable and stress free
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision options so you can stay healthy while caring for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional development and certification support to help you grow your nursing career
• Flexible scheduling and limited block scheduling options to help balance life and work
• A collaborative, engaged team that values compassion, teamwork and reliability
• Employee support programs and resources for wellbeing and resilience

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha while on assignment. Visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market for unique shops and restaurants, enjoy the scenic Riverfront and Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, relax at Lauritzen Gardens, catch an event at TD Ameritrade Park, take a day trip to nearby Lincoln, and sample great local breweries and farm-to-table dining. Outdoor fans can explore Fontenelle Forest trails and bicycle paths along the Missouri River.

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