CVU Stepdown RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 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 facility in Nebraska, requiring cardiac telemetry experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit (CVU 5E) in an acute care, Level I Trauma hospital setting
• 18-bed unit caring for intermediate-care patients and downgraded CVICU patients
• Common diagnoses include post-cath lab patients, CVAs, CHF, A-fib RVR, and other cardiac and vascular conditions; unit heavily supports the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart programs
• 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
• RT is available 24/7; respiratory equipment on unit includes BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula
• Remote tele techs are available, but RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips; unit has both hardwired tele and tele box capabilities
• Charge nurse is present each shift and rarely takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available at a 1:18 ratio
• Hospitalist and intensivist are in-house 24/7; cardiology is available on-call after hours
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required to same-level and lower-acuity units
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year of experience in a cardiovascular or cardiac stepdown patient population
• 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 (used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius)

Additional Information

• 1–2 shifts of unit-specific orientation, tailored to the candidate's experience level
• Candidates must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are strictly prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result in 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 CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility; those who worked PRN through an outside staffing firm will be considered
• RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved