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 Stepdown (CVU) position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring at least 1 year of cardiovascular patient population experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit (CVU) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
• 18-bed unit supporting the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart programs
• Patient population includes intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients with diagnoses such as CVA, CHF, A-fib RVR, cath lab, and other cardiac and vascular conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with 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
• Remote tele techs available; RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips — unit has both hardwired and tele box capabilities
• RT available 24/7 with BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment on unit
• Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7; cardiology on call after hours
• Charge nurse present each shift; rarely takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/PCTs available at a 1:18 ratio
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900; some night shifts 1830–0700
• Schedule managed by the unit manager; no block or self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to units of the same or lower acuity level
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiovascular/intermediate care patient population
• Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience applicable to this patient population
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify home address for radius eligibility)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (permanent address verified via driver's license)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity affiliated facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered)

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove artificial nails will result to contract termination
• Orientation consists of 1–2 unit-specific shifts, tailored to the candidate's experience level, plus a pass/fail open-book skills exam on the Friday of orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
• RTO must be submitted upfront (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract); additional RTO will not be approved after submission