Cardiac Stepdown (CVU) Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications on a Level 1 trauma unit.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown unit within an acute hospital setting
• Unit has 18 beds and cares for intermediate care patients and those downgraded from CVICU
• Patient population includes cardiac and vascular cases, with common diagnoses such as CVAs, CHF, and A fib RVR
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• Specialized procedures include titration of drips such as Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, and cardizem
• RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry with both hardwired and telemetry box equipment
• Uses Epic EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700), every other weekend required
• Floating required to all same level and lower level of acuity units
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RNs must pass an open book skills exam during orientation and achieve a 90% score to continue
• Orientation includes 1-2 unit-specific shifts tailored to experience
• Charge nurse present on each shift, typically without a patient assignment
• Patient care techs are staffed at a 1:18 ratio for assistance
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7, with on-call cardiology after hours
• Equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula with basic troubleshooting required by RNs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Must provide requested RTO up front (7 days or less per 13-week contract); additional RTO not approved
• Returning candidates must not have worked for the health system in the past year

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required and must be active
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year of experience caring for cardiac stepdown or CVU patient populations
• Experience with titration of cardiac drips is required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Driver's license required to confirm residence outside the 50-mile radius
• Candidates may not be current employees (full time, part time, or PRN) of any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and Dignity
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from the last 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts