Step Down Unit RN
Omaha, NE
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized care in a dedicated step-down unit focused on adult patients. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and maintaining clinical excellence during night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step-down units highly preferred; Oncology experience is also advantageous but not required.
• Float: Float to other medical and surgical units may be required; float assignments remain at the same level of care.
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation includes two days of unit-specific training.
  • Ability to manage titratable drips such as insulin and Cardizem, along with common medications including chemotherapy, Heparin, and Protonix.
  • Equipment encountered may include high-flow oxygen devices, BiPAP machines, and ventilators.
  • EMR systems utilized: Epic.
  • IV pumps include Alaris models and Lyko lifts are available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available.
  • Support staff includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, case managers, social workers, educators, and dietitians.
  • Emphasis on providing compassionate, respectful care to a diverse patient population, with patient experience prioritized through hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.
  • The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
  • Shift start date: 08/31/2026.

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