Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, every-other-weekend required; minimum of 2 holidays during the contract (Night shift)

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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care for adult PCU/Stepdown patients
• Titrate and manage vasoactive and other drips (Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin) safely and per protocol
• Assess and manage patients with arterial lines and advanced monitoring
• Read and interpret telemetry strips and respond to arrhythmias and changes in rhythm
• Troubleshoot and assist with high-flow oxygen therapies and respiratory needs
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, RTs, and techs to optimize patient outcomes
• Support patient experience goals through clear communication about medications and care plans
• Float to MedSurg or ICU as needed while maintaining PCU acuity care standards

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state of practice) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (PCU/stepdown, med/surg or ICU experience preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required
• Competent with arterial lines and titration of vasoactive drips
• Telemetry/ECG interpretation experience required
• Familiarity with EPIC charting preferred
• Driver's license required at time of submittal (radius rule applies)
• Must not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity facility
• Willingness to take a pass/fail skills exam during orientation (90% required to pass)
• Able to work holidays and every-other-weekend as specified; limited RTO (7 days or less per 13-week contract)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required (ADN or diploma acceptable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation
• Vasoactive drip titration and hemodynamic assessment
• Arterial line management and interpretation
• High-flow oxygen therapy and basic respiratory troubleshooting
• Comfortable using EPIC for charting and care coordination
• Familiarity with portable and overhead lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• Sepsis recognition/management and post-procedural cardiac care (post-stent, post-pacer)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and culturally sensitive care (Hispanic and Somalian populations noted)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract life comfy and convenient
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind on and off shift
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense 12-hour nights
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values you, with mentorship and ongoing feedback

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Kearney has surprising local flavor: explore the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, catch the famous Sandhill Crane migration along the Platte River in season, visit the Museum of Nebraska Art for a cultural afternoon, and enjoy walking trails and local parks. Downtown Kearney offers cozy restaurants and local shops, and nearby larger cities make great weekend getaways for museums, dining, or entertainment.

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