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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring NIHSS certification and compact or NE RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care Stepdown/PCU unit with 35 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 with adult and geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes with continuous EEG monitoring
• RNs responsible for titrating drips such as Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications
• Charge Nurse present on each shift
• Nurse aide/PCT support at 1:10 or 2:20 ratios
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Every other weekend and every third holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS, no pending certifications accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit requiring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• First week includes onboarding followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• RNs must pass an open-book pass/fail skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%, failure to pass may result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, and candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront (7 or fewer days per 13-week contract), with no additional RTO approved after submission