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, as well as post-surgical, EP, cath lab, and structural heart patients
• Titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes hardwired tele and tele box capabilities with remote tele tech support
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients within the first 24 hours, across an 18-bed unit
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, cardiology on-call, and respiratory therapy to deliver comprehensive patient care
• Float to units of the same or lower acuity level as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac stepdown or similar patient population
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with diagnoses such as CVA, CHF, A-fib with RVR, and other cardiac and vascular conditions
• Familiarity with BiPAP and CPAP respiratory therapy equipment
• Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips in a stepdown or intermediate care setting

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported cardiac unit backed by in-house hospitalists, intensivists, and 24/7 respiratory therapy coverage
• Orientation is tailored to your experience level, setting you up for a smooth and successful transition onto the unit