Registered Nurse Travel Job Telemetry Shift Nights

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Stepdown\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: ASAP\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs\n Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Aug 31, 2026\n Length: 13 weeks\n Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac/Vascular Stepdown Unit (CVU) position requiring NE state or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of relevant patient population experience.Details\n \n Work in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital setting within the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) stepdown\n 18-bed unit supporting intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients\n Cares for patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses including CVAs, CHF, A fib RVR, and those from Cath Lab, EP, thoracic, and structural heart programs\n Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours\n RNs are required to titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications\n RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips; remote tele techs and hardwired tele/tele box capabilities are also available\n Charge nurse present on each shift, rarely taking a patient assignment\n Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:18 ratio\n Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7, with Cardiology on call after hours\n Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7, with RNs troubleshooting BiPAP, CPAP, and Nasal Cannula equipment\n 12-hour night shifts (0630-1900, 1830-0700) scheduled by the manager with no block or self-scheduling\n Every other weekend required\n No call or standby requirements\n Floating required to units of the same or lower acuity level\n Uses Epic EMR\n 36 hours per week guaranteed\n 13-week assignment length\n Requirements\n \n Active RN license, State or Compact (NLC), for Nebraska required and must be active (not pending) at time of submission\n Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (active, not pending)\n Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac/vascular stepdown patient population required\n Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required\n BSN not required for this position\n Epic EMR experience preferred\n Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient care staff\n Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility\n Copy of driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residency\n Additional Information\n \n Provide intermediate cardiac and vascular nursing care to stepdown and downgraded CVICU patients\n Navy blue scrubs required per unit dress code\n Unit-specific orientation tailored to experience level, typically 1-2 shifts\n RNs must pass a pass/fail, open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% or contract will be terminated\n Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position\n Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year\n PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered\n Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission\n Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-742240. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac TelemetryAbout American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.\n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.\n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n