Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Omaha, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Location unspecified. This position involves providing care to adult oncology and trauma patients within a dedicated step down unit. The role requires clinical expertise, adherence to unit policies, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Certification requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, and ONS/ONCC (current preferred, not required).
• Education and experience: Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Position type: Full-time with the possibility of float assignments to other medical/surgical units, maintaining the same level of care.
• Orientation: Two days of unit-specific training prior to start.
• Responsibilities include titration of insulin and Cardizem drips, managing high-flow respiratory equipment, and ensuring exemplary patient care through hourly rounding and bedside reporting.
• EMR system: EPIC; IV pumps: Alaris.
• Support staff includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, case managers, social workers, educators, and dietitians.
• Candidate requirements: Must have a valid drivers license, pass a clinical interview and manager interview with a pass/fail exam, and demonstrate minimum clinical competency.
• Additional notes: Candidates should be comfortable managing common titratable drips and high-flow respiratory equipment.

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