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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit Nurse Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients with conditions including cardiac issues, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, and a positive attitude to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Education Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered nurse in a step-down or similar unit, active license required.
Shift: 12-hour days, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Schedule: 12-hour days, 36 hours per week.
Requirements: Candidates must have a drivers license, be within a 50-mile radius, and not be full-time or PRN with any organization associated with the organization.
Duties: Provide care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as cardiac, stroke, diabetes, and nephrology. Monitor and titrate set rate drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications. Follow unit protocols, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with charge nurses and patient care techs.
Additional Information: Orientation includes onboarding plus 1-2 days on the unit. Candidate must successfully pass a pass/fail skills exam with a 90% threshold. This is a fast-paced environment requiring excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Floating to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units may be required.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit valid drivers licenses and active certifications.
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 #1337547. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Diabetesunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Billingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nephrologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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