Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,285 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit at a healthcare facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing care to adult patients with complex conditions, including cardiac and stroke patients, in a high-flow environment. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with rotations to include weekends and holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license at submittal, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a similar setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Step Down Units or similar acute care environments.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Medical/Surgical units and all hospital areas, including Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department, depending on abilities.
• Additional Information: Candidates must comply with a 50-mile radius rule and cannot be full-time, part-time, or prn with any facility associated with the organization including CHI and Dignity Health. RTO must be requested and approved upfront, with a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract. The unit involves frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges, requiring teamwork and flexibility.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1269896. 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 / Step Down Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus