Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, 12-hour night shifts; rotating schedule with every-other-weekend requirement and minimum holiday coverage (at least 2 holidays during the 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

• Provide high-quality PCU/stepdown nursing care to adult patients, including cardiac, dialysis, vascular, respiratory, sepsis, stroke, and post-procedure patients
• Assess and interpret telemetry strips and monitor patient rhythms to detect and respond to changes quickly
• Manage and titrate IV drips (heparin, nitro, dopamine, Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin) safely and per protocol
• Maintain competency in arterial line management and perform necessary monitoring and assessments
• Manage high-flow oxygen therapy and troubleshoot respiratory support devices in collaboration with RT
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using EPIC charting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support charge nurses, techs, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes
• Use safe patient handling equipment (overhead and portable lifts) and devices like vein finders and bladder scanners
• Provide culturally sensitive care, communicating effectively with diverse populations including Hispanic and Somalian patients
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through clear communication about medications and care plans

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to submit) and ability to meet facility licensing requirements
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (relevant PCU/stepdown or acute care experience preferred)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Competency with arterial lines and drip titration required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting system
• Driver's license required at time of submittal (used for radius verification)
• Ability to pass orientation pass/fail exam (open book) with a 90% score
• Willingness to float to MedSurg or ICU as needed; flexible, team-focused attitude
• Compliance with facility policies (e.g., artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• IV drip titration and vasoactive medication management
• Arterial line monitoring and troubleshooting
• High-flow oxygen management and basic respiratory support troubleshooting
• EPIC charting and electronic documentation best practices
• Safe patient handling and lift equipment operation
• Culturally competent communication with diverse patient populations
• Strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and effective patient/family communication

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values collaboration, feedback, and professional growth
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Generous travel reimbursement and housing assistance for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay credentialed
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help your network, and be rewarded
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options for long-term security
• Orientation and unit-specific training so you feel confident from day one

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Kearney is a great home base for outdoor and cultural downtime. Explore the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument and learn about westward expansion, catch the amazing Sandhill crane migration in early spring (perfect timing for a March start), and visit Fort Kearny State Historical Park for local history and scenic river trails. Stroll the trails along the Platte River, check out the Museum of Nebraska Art, enjoy local dining and breweries, or browse seasonal farmers markets. For quick weekend escapes, Grand Island is a short drive away, and Lincoln or Omaha are within a couple hours for bigger-city museums, restaurants, and shopping.

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