Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Days) and 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM (Nights); every-other-weekend requirement; day/night rotation with 36 hours/week guaranteed

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, patient-centered nursing care in a progressive care (PCU/stepdown) environment
• Monitor telemetry and respond quickly to rhythm changes and acute events
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including Alaris pumps and PCA pumps for pain
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC
• Perform hourly rounding and ensure timely responsiveness to patient needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including educators, care managers, social workers, PT, and OT
• Safely assist with patient mobility using mechanical lifts and proper transfer techniques
• Float to other medical-surgical areas as needed to support unit staffing and patient care

Qualifications

• Active RN license in a U.S. state (eligible to work in Nebraska preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
• ACLS and BLS required; NIHSS required for submission
• Competency in telemetry and experience with stepdown/PCU patient populations
• Comfort caring for adults (pediatrics 15+ rarely) and managing common drips such as cardizem and insulin
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (radius rule applies)
• Willingness to complete orientation exam and meet the unit pass standard
• Able to work every-other-weekend and float to MS areas when needed

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry interpretation and monitoring skills
• Proficient with EPIC electronic charting
• Experience with Alaris IV pump programming and PCA pump management
• Medication administration safety, including insulin and cardiac drips
• Effective hourly rounding and patient experience focus
• Team-oriented communication and ability to work in a fast-paced unit

Benefits

• Comprehensive travel nurse support including licensure assistance and reimbursement
• Travel reimbursement and help finding local housing options
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and access to unit educators
• A supportive team environment where colleagues help one another
• Clear orientation with skills review and open-book exam to set you up for success
• Flexible assignment lengths that fit your life and career goals

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha during your time off. Visit the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market with shops and dining, walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri River, and relax at Lauritzen Gardens. Foodies will enjoy local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Quick weekend trips include Lincoln about 50 minutes away for cultural attractions or a short drive into the Nebraska prairie for outdoor time.

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