Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day & Night): 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM and 06:30 PM - 06:30 AM. Schedule is manager-made, includes every-other weekend and required holiday coverage as needed (rotating schedule including day and night coverage).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 Med-Surg ICU care for adults and patients >15 years old with compassion and clinical excellence
• Titrate vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics and other drips safely and according to protocols
• Interpret telemetry and cardiac strips using Draeger centralized monitoring to spot changes early
• Respond to and participate in Codes and Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) with confidence and clear communication
• Manage respiratory support from nasal cannula through ventilator troubleshooting and collaborate with RTs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions and patient progress in EPIC
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including residents, fellows and attendings to coordinate complex care
• Float to other inpatient units as needed (excluding Maternity/NICU) and support unit flow during volume flexes

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (required)
• Minimum 2 years of critical care / ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Comfortable with 12-hour shifts and able to meet every-other-weekend/holiday rotation requirements
• Driver's license required at time of submittal (used to confirm 50-mile radius eligibility)
• Willingness to complete unit orientation (2 shifts) and pass the open-book orientation exam (90% pass required)

Education

• Active RN license (Associate or BSN acceptable)
• BSN not required for submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ability to titrate drips and manage vasoactive/ sedative infusions
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Proficient charting in EPIC and accurate clinical documentation
• Experience or ability to manage invasive lines and monitoring: A-lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz, ICP monitoring
• Familiarity with CRRT, EV-1000 hemodynamic monitoring, Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump concepts (on-unit training available)
• Comfort with high-flow, CPAP, BiPAP and basic ventilator troubleshooting
• Excellent critical thinking, situational awareness and teamwork under pressure
• Strong communication skills with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after intense shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep credentials current and stress-free
• Referral bonus program — bring a great teammate and get rewarded
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Omaha is a vibrant Midwest hub with plenty to explore on your off days. Visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market for shops and restaurants, and walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge across the Missouri River. Art lovers will appreciate the Joslyn Art Museum and the Durham Museum, while Lauritzen Gardens offers peaceful green space. Enjoy local steakhouses and lively neighborhoods, take a quick trip to nearby Lincoln for additional dining and cultural options, or hop across to Council Bluffs, IA for riverfront views. Weekend road trips to Kansas City or scenic drives across Nebraska are easy too—plenty to do between shifts!

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