Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 11/10/2025

End Date: 13 weeks (ends 02/09/2026)

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: NOC

Hours per Week: 48 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: $92.39/hr (bill rate), OT $92.39/hr, Holiday $112.72/hr, Charge rate $97.39/hr

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

• Assess and monitor adult PCU patients with acuity including cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post-procedure care
• Administer medications and titrate drips such as heparin, nitro, dopamine, Cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin safely and accurately
• Read and interpret telemetry strips and act on changes in cardiac rhythm
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create and implement patient-centered care plans
• Document clinical care and assessments accurately in EPIC
• Troubleshoot high flow respiratory equipment and use lifts and assistive devices to ensure safe patient handling
• Provide culturally competent communication and patient education to diverse populations
• Participate in unit orientation, complete required competency evaluations, and demonstrate skills on the open book pass/fail exam

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in the state of Nebraska
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of acute care, PCU, stepdown, or similar experience
• Valid driver's license required at submittal and used for radius verification
• Ability to titrate drips and manage cardiac telemetry independently
• Willingness to work weekends and rotate holidays, float to MedSurg or ICU as needed
• Able to pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Must not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities per radius rule

Education

• ADN or diploma in Nursing required, BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care and patient assessment skills
• Medication administration and IV drip titration experience
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Teamwork, clear communication, and adaptability
• Experience using lifts, bladder scanners, and vein finders
• Cultural competence serving diverse patient populations
• Ability to learn quickly and take feedback constructively

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay that rewards your skill and dedication
• Overtime and holiday premium pay for those extra shifts
• Supportive team environment where your voice matters
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you ready to work
• Referral bonus program to reward helping us find great teammates
• Access to continuing education and on-the-job learning
• Flexible scheduling tools via Smart Square to help balance life and work
• A chance to gain high-acuity PCU experience and build your resume

Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE

Explore Kearney and the Platte River valley between shifts. Visit the iconic Great Platte River Road Archway over I-80, enjoy riverside trails and birdwatching during the sandhill crane migration season, and check out Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a slice of local history. The downtown area offers cozy cafes, local restaurants, community events, and easy weekend drives to nearby towns like Grand Island and Hastings for additional dining and entertainment options.

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