Stepdown Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Stepdown Critical Care (SDCC) is a 12-bed unit providing care for patients requiring a level of care between intensive care and progressive care units.
• Patient population includes trauma, surgery, transplants, lung disorders, and ventilated patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3-4 on day and night shifts.
• Collaboration with Critical Care Intensivist and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Schedule & Floating

• 36 or 48-hour shift options available.
• Floating is mandatory; RNs must be prepared to float frequently to meet staffing needs, including to other units and potentially other campuses within the system.
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri night/Sat night).
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license for Nebraska. Pending licenses accepted if in hand at time of submission; otherwise, booking will be delayed.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital setting. First-time travelers not accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center.
• Certifications:

  • Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and NIH Stroke Certification strongly preferred
• Skills:

  • Experience with drips required on all floors.
  • EPIC electronic charting experience required.
• Other:

  • Must be nicotine-free (100% nicotine-free facility).
  • Locals not accepted; candidate must live more than 100 miles from the facility.
  • Scrubs are mandatory (specific color and style required).

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including nationwide and federal checks.
• Drug screening within 60 days of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required: Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, annual flu vaccine documentation or declination, negative TB test or chest x-ray, physical exam, fit mask test.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• References: 2 work references from the past 2 years required.
• COVID vaccination preferred; exemptions accepted.

Important Notes

• Travelers are first to float and must be flexible to meet staffing needs.
• Up to two weeks of time off (RTO) permitted, with restrictions during certain blackout dates.
• Parking permits available for a monthly fee or daily parking options.
• Facility is a 100% nicotine-free environment.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs looking for a challenging travel assignment in a high-acuity stepdown unit with a reputable healthcare system in Nebraska.