Travel CVU Stepdown RN - $2,356 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CVU) position requiring NIHSS certification and prior cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Level 1 trauma acute care hospital setting in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) stepdown unit
• 18-bed unit supporting thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services
• Cares for intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients, including CVA, CHF, A-fib RVR, and other cardiac/vascular diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, and 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and other blood pressure medications
• RNs read and interpret their own telemetry strips, with hardwired tele and tele box capabilities plus remote tele techs
• Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7, with cardiology on-call after hours
• Respiratory therapy in-house 24/7, with RNs troubleshooting BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment
• Charge nurse present every shift, rarely taking a patient assignment
• Patient care techs on unit at 1:18 ratio
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1830-0700, manager-scheduled with no block or self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floats to same or lower acuity units
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Nebraska or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a similar cardiac/telemetry patient population required
• Must be able to titrate cardiac and blood pressure drips
• Must be able to read and interpret own telemetry strips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate cardiac and vascular nursing care to stepdown and downgraded CVICU patients
• Participate in a tailored unit orientation of 1-2 shifts based on experience level
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN work through outside firms is acceptable
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-757815. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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