Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / CVU

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Shifts: 0630–1900 and 1830–0700 | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level cardiac and vascular nursing care for patients including those downgraded from the CVICU, post-surgical patients, and those with diagnoses such as CHF, A-fib RVR, CVA, and cath lab patients
• Titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes hardwired tele and tele box capabilities with remote tele tech support
• Support a thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart program within an 18-bed unit at a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours)
• Collaborate with on-site hospitalists, intensivists, cardiology on-call, and respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Float to units of same or lower acuity as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac stepdown or intermediate cardiac patient population
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supporting thoracic surgery, electrophysiology, or structural heart programs
• Familiarity with BiPAP and CPAP respiratory equipment in a cardiac care setting
• Prior experience in a high-acuity stepdown or intermediate care unit

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported cardiac unit featuring 24/7 in-house hospitalist, intensivist, and respiratory therapy coverage
• Orientation is tailored to your individual experience and needs, setting you up for success from day one