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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Vascular Unit (CVU) Stepdown position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit (CVU) within a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• 18-bed unit supporting the thoracic program, electrophysiology (EP), cath lab, and structural heart program
• Patient population includes intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients with diagnoses such as CVAs, CHF, A-fib RVR, and other cardiac and vascular conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4; 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• RNs are required to titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Telemetry monitoring via hardwired and tele box systems; RNs must independently read and interpret rhythm strips (remote tele techs also available)
• Respiratory therapy equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula
• EMR: Epic experience required
• 12-hour day shifts (0630–1900) and night shifts (1830–0700) available
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to all same-level and lower-acuity units
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac stepdown or intermediate cardiac care patients required
• Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify 50-mile radius compliance)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Charge nurse is present on each shift and rarely takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:18 ratio
• Hospitalist and intensivist are in-house 24/7; cardiology is on call after hours
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7
• Unit orientation is tailored to individual experience, typically 1–2 shifts; a pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on the first Friday of orientation and requires a minimum score of 90% to pass — failure results in contract termination
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, and no additional RTO will be approved after submission