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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) Stepdown position at a Level I Trauma Center in Nebraska, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac/vascular stepdown experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit (CVU 5E) in an acute care hospital setting with Level I Trauma designation
• 18-bed unit supporting a thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart program
• Patient population includes intermediate care patients, downgraded CVICU patients, and those with diagnoses such as CVAs, CHF, A-fib RVR, 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 post-op
• RNs are required to titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other BP management medications
• Unit uses telemetry monitoring with both hardwired and tele box capabilities; RNs must independently read and interpret tele strips
• Respiratory therapy equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula; RNs are expected to troubleshoot
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to same-level and lower-acuity units
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Charge nurse present on each shift; rarely takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7; cardiology available on-call after hours
• Respiratory therapy in-house 24/7

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license, currently in hand — pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac/vascular stepdown patient populations
• Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Must not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation is tailored to individual experience, typically 1–2 shifts on the unit, plus a 12-hour general orientation
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on the Friday of orientation week; a score of 90% or higher is required to pass — failure results in contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Holiday coverage is expected per unit scheduling needs
• Schedule is managed by the unit manager; no block or self-scheduling
• RTO must be declared upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit facilities will be considered
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience is required