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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry (CVU) Stepdown position requiring NE or compact licensure and prior cardiac stepdown experience.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting within the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), a Stepdown level unit
• 18-bed unit supporting the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services
• Treats intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients including cath lab, CVA, CHF, A fib RVR, and other cardiac/vascular diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients during the first 24 hours
• Patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Charge nurse present on each shift, rarely taking a patient assignment
• Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7, with Cardiology on call after hours
• Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7, utilizing BiPAP, CPAP, and Nasal Cannula equipment
• Remote tele techs support hardwired and tele box monitoring, with RNs required to read and interpret strips
• 12-hour night shifts (0630-1900 and 1830-0700), scheduled by the manager with no block or self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floats to units of the same or lower acuity level
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac stepdown/telemetry patient population required
• Must be able to titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and other blood pressure medications
• Driver's license required at time of submission to confirm residence outside the radius zone
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level cardiac and vascular nursing care, including drip titration and telemetry monitoring
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation tailored to experience level
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible