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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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