Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends; primary night shift 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM with occasional day coverage 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM as needed. Schedule includes every third weekend and possible every-other weekend. Position typically guarantees 36 hours per week.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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

• Independently manage antepartum and active labor patients with confidence and compassion
• Provide couplet care for postpartum mother-baby units, ensuring safe transitions and recovery
• Circulate in C-section procedures and support perioperative care for obstetric patients
• Administer and monitor medications related to labor management such as oxytocin and magnesium sulfate
• Manage epidural care and hemodynamic support including blood pressure medications and fluids
• Triage obstetric patients, collaborate with NICU and other specialists for high-risk cases
• Document care accurately in EPIC and maintain excellent charting standards
• Participate in orientation, classroom training and competency testing to maintain high-quality care

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license eligible for practice in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience with demonstrated antepartum and intrapartum competency
• Comfortable providing couplet care (mother and newborn) and floating between L&D and postpartum
• Certifications required: BLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EPIC experience preferred for charting and documentation
• Valid driver's license required at submittal (used to verify 50-mile radius compliance)
• Ability to pass orientation skills exam with a 90% score (open-book resources provided during orientation)
• Willingness to adhere to facility policies including fingernail/artificial nail restrictions and dress code (Navy Blue)

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of high-risk obstetrics and antepartum management
• Proficiency with labor induction and augmentation protocols including oxytocin management
• Experience with vaginal deliveries, C-section circulating and postpartum recoveries
• Comfort managing epidurals, magnesium sulfate, IV pumps and blood pressure medications
• Familiarity with SCDs, neonatal resuscitation basics and NICU collaboration
• Ability to triage effectively, prioritize care and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of AWHONN guidelines and safe staffing practices in L&D settings
• Critical thinking, teamwork and patient-centered communication skills

Benefits

• A supportive, team-focused unit where colleagues have each other's backs
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off to rest, recharge and be your best
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so credentialing is smoother
• Opportunities for professional growth with educator and perinatal specialist mentorship
• Flexible scheduling options with block 12-hour shifts for work-life balance
• A culture that values teamwork, critical thinking and clear communication

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha in your time off: wander the nationally acclaimed Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the charming Old Market district with its shops and restaurants, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, enjoy the gardens at Lauritzen Gardens, and take in culture at the Joslyn Art Museum and the Durham Museum. Plenty of riverfront parks, local breweries and weekend day-trip options make Omaha a comfortable and entertaining base for a 13-week assignment.

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