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 – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (4x12 Hours, 7:00–19:30) | Onsite | 13 or 26 week contract options available | 36 or 48 hour per week options available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced 49-bed cardiac specialty unit, including care for cardiovascular, heart and lung transplant, and Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients
• Manage and monitor IV drips as required across all floors
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records system
• Float to other units within scope of practice to meet facility staffing needs, including potential float to an additional campus
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and LPNs where assigned
• Adhere to weekend and holiday scheduling requirements, including 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and working 2 of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending Nebraska RN state license accepted; if not in hand at time of submission, start date will be booked six weeks out)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated experience managing IV drips
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center (required for first-time travelers to be considered)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialty cardiovascular environment that supports professional growth and expertise in the care of complex cardiac patients
• Flexible contract length and hours-per-week options to fit your travel nursing goals