Location: Omaha, NE

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts / Night shifts

Hours per Week: 36 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on experience (market-rate travel RN pay)

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

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for MedSurg and Neuro patients including stroke and post-op neurosurgery cases
• Manage admissions, discharges and multiple patient transitions efficiently during busy shifts
• Administer medications safely, including titratable drips such as heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine when indicated
• Monitor and manage PCA pumps and collaborate with the team on pain management
• Practice hourly rounding and rapid responsiveness to patient needs to improve outcomes and satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with CNAs, Tele/Monitor Techs and Charge Nurses to maintain safe nurse:patient ratios
• Document assessments, interventions and care plans clearly and timely in the medical record
• Support a culturally competent environment and communicate effectively with patients and families from diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska (or compact RN license as applicable)
• BLS required
• NIHSS certification required
• Valid driver’s license at submittal (used to confirm radius rule)
• No license or background hits — clean record required
• Preferred: prior travel nursing experience or strong MedSurg/Telemetry experience
• Comfort with telemetry awareness and interpreting basics; Tele techs provide primary interpretations

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient care skills in medical-surgical and neurological populations
• Effective communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams
• Teamwork and adaptability during high-admission/discharge days
• Telemetry awareness and ability to act on cardiac/monitor changes
• Medication administration and IV/drip titration competence
• Good clinical judgment, prioritization and time management
• Compassionate, culturally sensitive care (experience with Spanish, Karen, Burmese patients is a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay — we pay what you deserve
• Generous housing stipend or housing help for travel RNs
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match where applicable
• Paid time off to recharge and stay well
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values collaboration, compassion, and your well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha on your days off: visit the acclaimed Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll the Old Market district for boutique shops and great food, walk the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (stand in two states at once!), enjoy art at the Joslyn Art Museum and peaceful moments at Lauritzen Gardens. Plenty of local breweries, riverfront trails and weekend getaways to nearby lakes and state parks make Omaha a pleasant base for a travel assignment.

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