Neuro Stepdown RN
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse – Stepdown Neuro

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity: Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Stepdown care
• 48-bed unit specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Patient conditions include strokes, aneurysms, seizures, spinal fusions, brain and spinal cord tumors, and other neurological disorders
• Eight beds equipped for long-term EEG monitoring
• Multi-care level unit; nurses may care for up to six Med Surg patients simultaneously

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat night)
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)
• Float requirement: Travelers are first to float and must be prepared to float frequently within scope, including to other campuses/units

Staffing Ratios

• Medical Surgical/Telemetry: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare)
• Stepdown: 1:3-4 (days and nights)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Driver's License
• Minimum 2 years of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience with Epic
• ACLS
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS
• NRP
• NIHSS

Facility & Work Environment

• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Care teams include CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and some LPNs
• Mandatory scrubs: Steele gray scrubs with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking option

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multi-county and federal checks
• Drug screen within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray with TB questionnaire if positive history
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters if needed)
  • Flu vaccine preferred (documentation or declination required)
  • COVID vaccine preferred (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Eye exam required only for OR staff (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Locals not accepted; candidate must live more than 100 miles from facility
• Return to Origin (RTO) allowed up to 2 weeks, with manager approval for additional time
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years required (1 must be most recent employer if not a current traveler)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized neuro stepdown unit with a diverse patient population in a top-rated acute care hospital setting. Candidates must be adaptable, experienced, and ready to float as needed.