Travel Step Down Unit RN - $3,110 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in step down unit care is needed at a healthcare facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing care to adult oncology and trauma patients in an 18-bed progressive care setting. The assignment begins on September 14, 2026, and involves 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, every other weekend, with self-scheduling to meet unit needs
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS and ACLS certifications, minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, drivers license required for radius verification
• Preferred Qualifications: Oncology certification is preferred but not required; experience in step-down or PCU units is essential, charge nurse experience is desirable
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other medical-surgical and progressive care units; floats will remain at the same level of care
• Orientation: Two days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Responsibilities: Titration of insulin and Cardizem drips, management of common drips including chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, Protonix; familiarity with high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, ventilators, and other respiratory equipment is expected
• Equipment: Epic EMR system; IV pumps (Alaris); high-flow oxygen delivery systems and ventilators may be encountered
• Support Staff: Nursing assistants, charge nurse, PT/OT, case manager, social worker, educator, dietitian
• Team Culture: Emphasis on patient-centered care, teamwork, and respecting diversity; focus on patient experience via hourly rounding and bedside shift reports

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: 2026-09-13

Cross Country Job ID #1298897. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus