CVU Stepdown RN
Omaha, NE
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) – CVU 5E Unit

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts (0630-1900, 1830-0700)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Orientation: 1-2 shifts tailored to experience and needs

Unit Description

• Combined unit including Cardio/General ICU, PCU, and MedSurg patients
• 18 beds total
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 generally, 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• Patient population includes intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients
• Unit supports thoracic program, electrophysiology, cath lab, and structural heart services
• Common diagnoses: CVAs, CHF, A-fib with RVR, and other cardiac/vascular conditions

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience with this patient population (cardiac/vascular intermediate care)
• Must be able to titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, diltiazem, and other blood pressure medications

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• RNs will troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula
• Charge nurse present on each shift, rarely takes patient assignments
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a ratio of 1:18
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage 24/7 in ICU; cardiology on call after hours
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 in ICU

Additional Information

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• RN must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Floating required to same or lower acuity units
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate location within 50 miles radius
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with certain affiliated health systems within the radius

Summary

This is an immediate need for a travel RN with cardiac and intermediate care experience in a combined CVU/ICU/PCU unit. The role requires strong telemetry skills, ability to titrate drips, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The position offers 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off and requires passing a skills exam during orientation.