Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 09-14-2026

End Date: 12-14-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 specialized, compassionate care to level II NICU infants, including premature babies born at 30 weeks and older
• Serve as the delivery room baby nurse for vaginal deliveries and C-sections, ready to stabilize and support newborns
• Manage bubble CPAP, ventilators, and other respiratory support in collaboration with respiratory therapists
• Conduct thorough newborn admissions, assessments, and monitoring, including reading and interpreting monitor strips
• Titrate IV fluids, TPN, and blood products safely and effectively
• Step into the charge RN role when scheduled, coordinating patient assignments, supporting team members, and ensuring smooth unit operations

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska (or compact state) with the ability to submit for licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with level II experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Experience caring for infants born at 30 weeks and above, including deliveries and C-sections
• Charge RN experience preferred, but a strong team player with a can-do attitude is essential

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in level II NICU care, including newborn admissions and monitoring
• Hands-on skills with bubble CPAP, ventilators, and delivery room nursing
• IV titration experience for fluids, TPN, and blood products
• Comfortable using EPIC for charting and documentation
• Strong ability to read neonatal monitor strips and act quickly
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, especially in high-acuity situations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan for your future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and explore Kearney
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• A supportive team that values your NICU expertise

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