Travel CVU Stepdown RN - $2,236 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #765249. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others