Travel CVU Stepdown RN - $2,288 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel CVU RN | Cardiac Stepdown | 13-Week Contract

Join an 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) caring for complex cardiac and post-surgical patients in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.

Location: Apply for details

Specialty: Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) RN

Contract: 13 Weeks

Requirements:

✅ Minimum 1 year of CVU/Cardiac Stepdown experience with similar patient population
✅ BLS, ACLS & NIHSS required
✅ Strong telemetry interpretation skills
✅ Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips

Unit Highlights:

• 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio:
  • 1:3 for fresh post-surgical cardiac patients (first 24 hours)
  • 1:4 for other patients
• Tailored unit orientation (1–2 shifts)
• Dedicated Charge Nurse (rarely carries a patient assignment)
• Remote telemetry monitoring with RN rhythm interpretation
• Floating to similar or lower acuity units only
• Every other weekend
• No call required

Patient Population:

• Intermediate cardiac care
• CVICU step-down patients
• Post-thoracic surgery patients
• Electrophysiology (EP) patients
• Post-Cath Lab patients
• Structural heart procedures
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Atrial Fibrillation with RVR
• Stroke (CVA) and other cardiac/vascular diagnoses

Clinical Skills Required:

• Cardiac telemetry interpretation
• Titration of cardiac drips, including:
  • Amiodarone
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Nicardipine
  • Cardizem
  • Epinephrine
  • Blood pressure management infusions
• Care of patients on BiPAP, CPAP, and oxygen therapy

Important Notes:

• 50-mile radius rule applies
• Candidates cannot currently be Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility
• Driver's license is required at submission
• Maximum 7 days of RTO per 13-week assignment (must be submitted upfront)
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in patient care areas
• During orientation, RNs must pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90%

Interested? Contact me today to learn more or submit your profile!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance