Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a Step Down Unit (Specialty) registered nurse for a temporary assignment in a healthcare facility. This role involves delivering specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with conditions such as cardiac issues, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes, among others. The position requires working night shifts with a focus on critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Certifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); Licensure to Submit required; Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant patient care setting.
Position: Step Down Unit RN in an acute care environment.
Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities include managing patients with various diagnoses, titrating drips such as Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications, and working within a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
Unit patient ratios are typically 1:4-5, with RN-to-patient ratios of 1:10 or 2:20, and there are nurse aides/patient care techs on duty.
Additional notes: First week is onboarding plus 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation; the unit is clinical and operationally demanding requiring a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and critical thinking. Candidates must be able to work within a 50-mile radius of the facility and will undergo a pass/fail skills exam during orientation.
Floating to other medical floors, ICU, or rehab is required.
Must have a valid drivers license at the time of submission; RTO requests are limited to seven days or fewer per 13-week contract with no additional RTO approved after submission.
The assignment starts on 10/12/2026 and ends on 01/11/2027, with no mention of onsite supervision or management.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1326544. 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: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Omaha, NE
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Diabetesunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nephrologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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