Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry
Location: Omaha, NE
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights), schedule includes every other weekend; guaranteed 36 hours/week
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 high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on a Med-Surg Telemetry unit
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and telemetry strips, responding quickly to changes
- Administer medications and manage IV therapy using Alaris pumps with safe practice
- Document accurately and efficiently in Epic to ensure continuity of care
- Support post-surgical and medically complex patients (HF, diabetes, HTN, cancer)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement care plans
- Float to specialty units (acute rehab, geriatric psych) as needed to support staffing
- Participate in orientation learning and pass the skills competency assessment
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
- Current BLS certification required at time of submission
- Driver's license required at submittal (used for radius rule verification)
- Must meet facility immunization requirements (Covid vaccination status requested)
- Comfortable with Epic charting and Alaris IV pump operation
- Positive attitude, strong teamwork and communication skills; patient-focused
- Korean language ability is a plus; pediatrics experience not required
Education
- Active RN license (degree not specifically required by this posting)
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
- Medical-surgical nursing best practices and post-op care
- Epic electronic medical record proficiency
- Safe IV pump (Alaris) operation and medication administration
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and patient advocacy
- Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility to float between units and adapt to varied patient populations
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
- Life insurance and disability benefits for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge after busy assignments
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify logistics
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
- A supportive team that values YOU and fosters professional growth
Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE
Explore Omaha in your off time: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market with its shops and restaurants, walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, relax at Lauritzen Gardens, or learn local history at the Durham Museum. Enjoy a growing craft beer scene and riverfront parks. Weekend road trips to Lincoln are quick and easy, and Kansas City is a reasonable drive for a longer break.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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