Step Down Unit RN
Omaha, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
registered nurse (RN), Step Down Unit, Omaha, NE This position involves providing compassionate and skilled care to adult patients in a Step Down Unit that primarily manages post-acute and critically ill patients. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to clinical standards within an acute care setting.

Job Details:

• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) required; Oncology Nursing Society (ONS/ONCC) certification preferred but not required.
• Education and Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required. First-time travelers are accepted.
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, days scheduled from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with every other weekend. Orientation includes two days of unit-specific training.
• Schedule: Days, 36 hours per week.
• Minimum Qualifications: Valid nursing license, ability to manage titratable drips such as insulin, Cardizem, chemotherapy, Heparin, Protonix, and others; proficiency with high-flow respiratory equipment is typical.
• Equipment: High-flow respiratory devices, electronic infusion pumps (EMR: Epic), Alaris infusion pumps, and available support lifts.
• Support Staff: Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, Dietitian.
• Patient Population: Adult patients in oncology and trauma, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4 to 1:5.
• Unit Notes: RN's must pass a skills exam during orientation with a 90% passing threshold; artificial nails are prohibited. Driver's license required at submission for radius verification; candidates cannot be full-time, part-time, or PRN with associated facilities within 50 miles.
• Additional Information: Float to other Medical/Surgical and Step Down units may be necessary; float assignments remain at same level of care.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits