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 nursing care for patients including post-surgical, downgraded CVICU, CHF, A-fib RVR, CVA, cath lab, and thoracic program patients
• Titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes remote tele techs with hardwired and tele box capabilities
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients within the first 24 hours
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and on-call cardiology 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 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, cath lab, or structural heart programs
• Familiarity with BiPAP and CPAP respiratory equipment troubleshooting
• Experience in a unit with remote telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a dedicated care team including 24/7 in-house hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapy support
• Orientation is tailored to your individual experience and needs, supporting a smooth transition onto the unit