Stepdown Neuro Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse – Stepdown Neuro (Nebraska)

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity: Medical Surgical / Telemetry & Stepdown
• 48-bed unit specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Patient conditions include strokes, aneurysms, seizures, spinal fusions, brain and spinal cord tumors, and other neurological conditions
• 8 beds equipped for long-term EEG monitoring

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Day shift hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Staffing & Ratios

• Medical Surgical/Telemetry ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights
• Stepdown ratios: 1:3-4 (days and nights)
• RNs must be prepared to float frequently to meet staffing needs, including to multiple units and potentially a different campus
• Care teams include CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and some LPNs

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Valid Driver's License

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license for Nebraska (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start; booking delayed if not)
• ACLS, BLS, and other certifications as applicable per unit (AHA standards)
• NIH Stroke Certification required as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Facility Policies & Requirements

• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Scrubs mandatory: Steele gray scrubs with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates apply
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles from facility)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Up to two weeks permitted, requests subject to manager approval

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multiple checks (criminal, sex offender, education verification, etc.)
• State-specific abuse/neglect registry check required
• Drug screen within 60 days of start and updated annually (specific panel required)
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Annual PPD or equivalent TB screening
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed)
  • Flu vaccine preferred (documentation or declination required)
  • COVID vaccine preferred (medical/religious exemption or declination accepted)
• Annual skills checklist required
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years (1 must be most recent employer if not a current traveler)

Additional Notes

• Must submit RTO and holiday work requests with application
• Floating may include multiple units such as Neuro, Trauma, Observation, and others within the hospital system
• Eye exam required only for OR staff (not applicable here)
• Candidate must complete all required verifications and documentation prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with neurology/stepdown skills, comfortable with floating and caring for complex neurological patients in a high-acuity, academic medical center environment.