Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,225 per week

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: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This acute-care role supports adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous electroencephalogram monitoring needs. The position requires strong communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to manage titratable medications in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of experience.
  • Active nursing license required for submission.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous electroencephalogram monitoring needs.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:45.
  • Registered nurses may titrate Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications.
  • Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
  • Holiday coverage is required every third holiday.
  • Unit-specific onboarding occurs during the first week, followed by 12 days of floor orientation.
  • Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments.
  • A competency examination is administered during orientation, with a passing score of 90% required.
  • A positive attitude, willingness to assist others, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills support success in the role.

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 #1345833. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus