Location: Grand Island, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, scheduled 5 days per week (exact days vary); includes 1 night on-call per week, every 5th/6th weekend on-call, and rotating holiday call (Day shift with rotating on-call/weekend coverage)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Provide safe, efficient perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room for adults, pediatrics and geriatrics
• Prepare and maintain the OR environment for a wide variety of surgical procedures, including neurosurgery and robotic cases
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, techs and charge nurse to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal outcomes
• Perform reliable EPIC charting and accurate documentation of perioperative care
• Serve as a flexible team player, floating to Pre/Post-op, PACU or ER trauma when trained and needed
• Teach and support colleagues by sharing expertise, contributing to unit education, and mentoring newer staff
• Adhere to infection control, safety policies (including fingernail policy) and hospital standards at all times

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (OR experience strongly preferred)
• Neurosurgery experience at 3 and 4 level cases required; comfortable across all service lines
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Valid driver’s license required at time of submittal (used for radius rule verification)
• Able to pass an orientation skills exam (open book) with a minimum score of 90% as part of onboarding
• Willingness to comply with facility policies (no artificial nails in patient care areas) and radius/employment restrictions related to CommonSpirit facilities

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative knowledge across surgical specialties: neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic, GYN, general and robotic (DaVinci)
• Proficient with EPIC electronic medical record documentation
• Skilled in scrub and circulating roles within the OR
• Comfortable with pediatric and obstetric cases when needed
• Trauma/ER familiarity a plus for float coverage
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical environment

Benefits

• Supportive team culture — work with experienced OR staff who value collaboration and safety
• Comprehensive credential support and licensure assistance so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Professional development opportunities and on-unit education — share your knowledge and keep learning
• Flexible time off options to recharge between assignments
• Travel-friendly perks like housing assistance and travel reimbursement guidance
• Orientation and thorough unit onboarding so you hit the floor confident (1 week OR-specific orientation)
• EPIC charting experience — build a strong EMR skillset valued across healthcare systems
• A role that blends high-skill neurosurgery exposure with variety across service lines — never a dull day

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Island, NE

Grand Island is a friendly Central Nebraska hub with charming local attractions. Explore the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer for local history, enjoy community events and dining in downtown Grand Island, and get outdoors at nearby parks and trails. In early spring (timed nicely with this assignment), the region celebrates the sandhill crane migration nearby (short drive to Kearney area viewing spots), offering spectacular birdwatching and nature photo opportunities. Weekend day-trips to area lakes, state parks, and small-town festivals make for pleasant downtime between shifts.

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