Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, every other weekend (travelers are added into self-scheduling; holiday minimum: 2 during contract)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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

• Assess and continuously monitor critically ill adult patients, making timely interventions to keep them safe
• Interpret telemetry strips and document findings accurately in EPIC
• Titrate drips (cardiac drips, insulin, sedation, etc.) following unit protocols
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula through ventilators and collaborate with RTs
• Provide excellent post-procedure care including post-stent and post-pacemaker management
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and participate in bedside resuscitation and ACLS as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Educate patients and families with compassion and clarity
• Maintain compliance with unit policies (e.g., fingernail/artificial nail policy) and pass required orientation competency checks

Qualifications

• Active RN license (required for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (ICU/critical care preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Comfort and experience with EPIC charting
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and manage unstable cardiac and respiratory patients
• Driver’s license required at time of submittal
• Willingness to complete orientation pass/fail exam (90% required to pass) and adhere to facility policies

Education

• Active RN license required
• Nursing diploma/Associate degree or BSN (BSN status not required on job posting)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care nursing judgment and the ability to prioritize in high-acuity situations
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring proficiency (GE monitors on unit)
• Experience with drip titration protocols and set-rate drips
• Familiarity troubleshooting ventilators and higher-level respiratory support
• Knowledge of common ICU diagnoses: trauma, cardiac events, stroke, sepsis, renal and heart failure
• Solid documentation skills in EPIC and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort floating to PCU/MedSurg when needed and adapting to 1:2-3 adult ratios

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your critical care skills are valued — you won't be just another badge
• Opportunities to expand critical care experience with diverse cases: trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis and more
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation and unit-specific onboarding so you hit the floor confident
• Professional development support — sharpen skills like telemetry interpretation, drip titration and EPIC charting
• Travel-friendly perks like help with housing logistics and travel coordination
• Flexible scheduling conversations — we advocate for traveler-friendly placement when possible
• A caring team that recognizes your contributions and prioritizes patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Kearney sits along the Platte River and offers pleasant small-town charm with outdoor options and local history. Explore the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, stroll or bike the trails at Yanney Park, visit Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a dose of frontier history, and enjoy excellent birdwatching during migration season (Sandhill cranes in the broader Platte River valley). Downtown Kearney has local cafes, breweries and shops for relaxed evenings, and larger hubs like Grand Island are a short drive away for additional dining, museums and entertainment — perfect for weekend adventures between shifts.

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