Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
Omaha, NE
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirement every other weekend
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, or 1:3 for post-surgical patients in first 24 hours
• Work in 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
• Care for patients requiring intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients
• Support thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart procedures
• Treat common diagnoses including Cath Lab patients, CVAs, CHF, A fib RVR, and cardiac/vascular related conditions
• Must titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and blood pressure management medications
• Required to read and interpret telemetry strips
• May float to all same level and lower levels of acuity
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of experience with this patient population required
• Must pass open book exam on Friday during orientation with 90% score
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove leads to contract termination
• Driver's license required at submittal
• Must be located outside 50-mile radius and not employed with CommonSpirit facilities
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation tailored to needs and experience
• Charting system: EPIC
• BSN not required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates as a Level 1 trauma center providing comprehensive cardiovascular services in an acute care setting. The facility features an 18-bed cardiovascular unit that heavily supports advanced cardiac programs including thoracic procedures, electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, and structural heart interventions. The organization maintains 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage with cardiology on-call support, along with respiratory therapy services and remote telemetry monitoring capabilities.

Location:

Omaha, NE

Omaha offers a thriving metropolitan environment with a strong healthcare presence and excellent quality of life in the heart of the Midwest. The city provides diverse cultural attractions, recreational opportunities, and a reasonable cost of living, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a dynamic urban setting.