Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM (NOC). Self-scheduling managed by unit leadership; includes 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule. 12-hour night block schedule with unit-specific orientation (2 shifts).

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, compassionate care to critically ill adult and adolescent patients (>15 years) in a Level 1 Trauma ICU
• Continuously assess and manage complex trauma and medical-surgical conditions including ARDS, sepsis, stroke, MODS and post-arrest care
• Titrate and monitor vasoactive drips, sedation, paralytics and other critical infusions safely and accurately
• Interpret telemetry and ECG strips independently using Draeger centralized monitoring and act on urgent changes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (RTs, physicians, charge nurses, techs) to coordinate rapid, lifesaving interventions
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced hemodynamic and support devices; escalate and document appropriately
• Chart thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity of care and accurate handoffs
• Support orientation and precepting activities; complete required pass/fail skills assessment during orientation

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for submission (no license or background hits allowed)
• Minimum 2 years of critical care/ICU nursing experience (Trauma ICU experience strongly preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications; NIHSS required
• Able to titrate drips and manage bedside critical care responsibilities independently
• Comfortable with EPIC charting and reading centralized telemetry
• Valid driver’s license required at time of submittal (used to confirm radius eligibility)
• Must not be a first-time traveler and cannot be employed FT/PT/PRN with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity system
• Ability to pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Trauma and critical care nursing principles and rapid assessment
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Vasopressor and sedation titration, and management of set-rate infusions
• Familiarity with hemodynamic devices (Alines, Swan-Ganz, IABP, Impella, EV-1000) and ability to learn device use on the unit
• Ventilator management basics and ability to troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• Proficiency with EPIC for timely, accurate documentation
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and effective communication skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and support unit-based orientation and training

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your critical thinking and positive attitude are valued
• Guaranteed clinical hours that match the unit's 12-hour night structure and expectations
• Licensure assistance and support with required documentation
• Opportunity to practice at a Level 1 Trauma Center with strong learning opportunities
• Access to EPIC charting system and continued on-the-job device training (Alines, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000, etc.)
• Professional development through hands-on mentorship and fast-paced critical care experience
• Flexible self-scheduling within manager guidelines to help balance life and work
• Clear orientation and an open-book skills exam with resources to help you succeed

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha in your downtime: visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market for great food and local shops, walk or bike across the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, enjoy gardens and exhibits at Lauritzen Gardens and the Durham Museum, and catch a Creighton University event or local live music. Easy weekend road trips to Lincoln for cultural attractions and to scenic state parks make this a great base for exploring the region.

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