Travel Stepdown RN - $2,176 per week

Thrive Staffing 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a fast-paced Patient Care Unit (PCU). The RN will be responsible for providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population, including adults and geriatrics with common diagnoses such as cardiac conditions, nephrology, strokes, diabetes, and patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and intravenous (IV) therapies, including titrating drips such as Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, and provide patient education.
• Able to effectively communicate with other team members and patients to enhance the quality of care.
• Assist with the onboarding and orientation of new nursing staff as required.

Unit Details

This department has 35 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5. A Charge Nurse is present on each shift to oversee operations, and nurse aids/patient care technicians support the nursing staff with a ratio of 1:10 or 2:20.

Shifts and Scheduling

• Day Shift: 0630 - 1900
• Night Shift: 1830 - 0700
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every third holiday

Orientation and Training

New hires will undergo a week of onboarding, followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation. RNs will be required to pass a comprehensive open-book exam during orientation, with a minimum score of 90% to continue in the position.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) are required.
• Candidates must be able to comply with the fingernail policy, which prohibits artificial nails in patient care settings.
• Must have a valid driver's license, as this will be used to determine eligibility based on distance requirements.

Attributes for Success

Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and effective problem-solving skills to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19262459. 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: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

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