PCU RN
Omaha, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. The position provides care for adult medical-surgical, cardiac, and stroke patients in a high-flow acute care setting with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role requires strong teamwork, telemetry interpretation, and management of select titratable intravenous medications.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). A minimum of 2 years of experience is required. A nursing license is required for submission.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts are 6:30 a.m.7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. Weekend coverage includes six weekend shifts during each six-week scheduling period, with holiday rotation.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit cares for adult patients with mixed medical-surgical, cardiac, and stroke diagnoses. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4. Responsibilities include telemetry interpretation and titration of medications such as heparin, octreotide, insulin, diltiazem, and nitroglycerin. Orientation includes classroom instruction followed by two 12-hour shifts. Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care areas. Navy blue attire is required.

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