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
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This travel nursing assignment supports an acute-care Progressive Care Unit serving adult oncology and trauma patients. The role provides care in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on patient dignity, teamwork, bedside shift reporting, and hourly rounding.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 48 hours per week; every other weekend required. Self-scheduling is available based on unit needs.
- Required Qualifications: Active nursing license required for submission; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; at least 2 years of nursing experience; oncology experience preferred; ability to care for adult oncology and trauma Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or current oncology certification preferred; chemotherapy certification preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient assignments typically maintain a 1:4 to 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on day and night shifts.
- Travelers may float to other medical-surgical and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) areas while remaining at the same level of care.
- Nurses may titrate insulin and Cardizem infusions and should be comfortable managing chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix.
- High-flow respiratory equipment may be encountered.
- Two days of unit orientation are provided.
- A pass/fail clinical and manager interview examination is administered during orientation; a score of 90% is required.
- Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments.
- First-time travelers are accepted.
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 #1346336. 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