Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,300 to $2,355 per week in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,355 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit (CVU)

Location: Omaha, NE
Shift: 12-Hour Days
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit. This position involves caring for cardiac, vascular, and post-procedural patients requiring intermediate-level care. The ideal candidate will have strong telemetry skills, experience with cardiac drips, and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor and care for cardiovascular and stepdown patients.
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiology teams, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Float to comparable units as needed based on staffing requirements.

Patient Population

• Cardiac and vascular patients
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Atrial Fibrillation with RVR
• Stroke/CVA patients
• Post-cardiac catheterization patients
• Structural heart patients
• Electrophysiology (EP) patients
• Intermediate care and downgraded ICU patients

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience
• Recent Stepdown, Cardiac Telemetry, Progressive Care, or Cardiovascular experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current NIHSS Certification
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills
• Experience titrating cardiac and blood pressure medications
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Skills Preferred

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Management of titratable drips
• Care of post-procedural cardiac patients
• Critical thinking and rapid patient assessment
• Effective communication and teamwork