Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,340 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing care to adult patients in a dedicated step down unit, with a focus on patient recovery and stabilization. The role requires clinical proficiency, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum 2 years of nursing experience, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, ACLS certification, and charge nurse experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down units is highly preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required; float assignments remain at the same level of care.
• Orientation: Two days of unit orientation will be provided.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS are required at the time of submittal.
• Additional Information:
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS/ONCC) certifications are current preferred but not mandatory.
  • The primary patient population consists of adult patients requiring step-down care, with responsibilities including titrating certain drips such as Insulin and Cardizem.
  • Respiratory equipment encountered may include high-flow oxygen devices, BiPAP, or ventilators.
  • EMR system: Epic.
  • Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps and Lyko lifts in even-numbered rooms.
  • Support staff comprises nursing assistants, case managers, social workers, educators, and dietitians.
  • The unit emphasizes excellent patient experience through hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.
  • The healthcare organization values caring, positive attitudes, teamwork, and diversity in their team culture.
  • Start date: 08/31/2026.

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

Posted Date: 2026-08-08

Cross Country Job ID #1272870. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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