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
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit RN Nights 4th Floor East Wing: Located within the healthcare organization, this position involves providing specialized nursing care to adult and pediatric patients (15 years and older) in a busy acute care setting. The RN will support patients with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness, ensuring high-quality, responsive care on a 12-hour night shift.
Job Details
Position: RN Step Down Unit, Nights (12-hour shifts)
Location: 4th Floor East Wing of the healthcare facility
Requirements: Valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, 2 years of experience minimum, drivers license for radius verification
Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week
Certification and Education: Valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, experience requirement: 2 years
Responsibilities include: Managing patient care, responding to unit needs, supporting hourly rounding, and working with unit support staff such as educators, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT
Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Additional notes: The role involves float capability to medical-surgical areas depending on placement needs. Units utilize EPIC for charting, and specialized equipment includes mechanical lifts and IV pumps.
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 #1312050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
Social Workunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.