Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM NOC, every-other-weekend coverage required

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 progressive care unit nursing for adult (and occasional adolescent) patients with conditions such as CVA/TIA, respiratory distress, and neurosurgical issues
• Monitor telemetry continuously and interpret cardiac rhythms to promptly escalate changes in patient status
• Safely administer cardiac drips and medications including diltiazem and insulin, and manage PCA pumps for pain control
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (case managers, social workers, PT/OT, dietitians) to coordinate patient-centered care
• Perform thorough hourly rounding and prioritize patient responsiveness and comfort
• Document care accurately and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity and compliance
• Use mechanical lifts and safe patient-handling techniques to protect patients and staff
• Support unit staffing needs and float to medical-surgical areas when needed

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license (Nebraska or compact RN acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, ideally in PCU/Telemetry or stepdown settings
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS required per job details
• Proven competency in telemetry monitoring and experience with Alaris IV pumps
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Valid driver’s license required at time of submission (used for radius verification)
• Willingness to comply with unit policies (e.g., no artificial nails in patient care areas)
• Ability to pass orientation skills exam (open-book) with required passing score

Education

• Active RN license required; BSN preferred but not mandatory

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry rhythm recognition and cardiac monitoring
• IV pump management (Alaris) and PCA pump experience
• Cardiac medication administration including diltiazem and titratable drips
• Insulin administration and safe glucose monitoring practices
• Mechanical lift operation and safe patient handling
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Proficient documentation in EPIC and good communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Hourly rounding practices and patient experience improvement strategies

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support including housing assistance and travel reimbursement options
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay credentialed
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Access to ongoing clinical education and orientation with unit educator support
• A supportive team environment where colleagues pitch in and mentor new hires
• Referral bonus program for bringing great nurses onto the team
• Flexible scheduling within the 12-hour rotation to help you balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your time off: wander the nationally renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the cobblestone streets and eclectic restaurants of the Old Market, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, and enjoy the art at the Joslyn Art Museum. Nature lovers can visit Lauritzen Gardens or take short trips along the Missouri Riverfront. If you want a quick city hop, Lincoln is about an hour away for a change of scene. Great local breweries, coffee shops, and farm-to-table dining make for fun post-shift outings.

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