Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown position requiring a compact or NE RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Cardiac Stepdown unit (CVU) with a Level I Trauma designation
• Unit provides intermediate care for cardiac and vascular patients, including downgraded CVICU and post-surgical cases
• Typical diagnoses include patients from thoracic program, cath lab, EP, structural heart, CHF, AFib RVR, and other cardiac/vascular conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, and 1:3 for post-surgical patients within the first 24 hours
• Unit has 18 beds and uses the Epic EMR, with experience preferred
• RNs required to titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, and cardizem
• Remote telemetry techs provided but RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips
• 12-hour day shifts (0630-1900), scheduled by management; no block or self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required; no on-call responsibilities
• Floating to same or lower acuity units is required
• Department-specific orientation tailored to experience (typically 1-2 shifts)
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RNs provide direct monitoring and titration of cardiovascular medications for intermediate and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Charge nurse is present on each shift but rarely takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on unit with a ratio of 1:18
• Hospitalist and intensivist are in-house 24/7, with cardiology on-call after hours
• Respiratory therapists (RTs) are present 24/7 and manage equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula
• Pass/fail open book exam covering orientation skills is required on the first Friday; a minimum score of 90% is mandatory to continue assignment
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be considered if submitted up front, with no additional time off approved during the contract
• Returning candidates cannot have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license at the time of application (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in a similar cardiac stepdown or intermediate care setting
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, all active at the time of consideration
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must provide a valid driver's license for address verification (residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility)
• Cannot be currently employed, full time, part time, or PRN, with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity
• References required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months, and one supervisor or peer reference from within 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