Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary:
Neonatal Pediatric Nurse Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal and pediatric patients within a fast-paced unit. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
• Schedule: 0630-1900, 1830-0700, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Facility Notes: The unit is fast-paced and requires critical thinking, good communication skills, and a positive attitude. Candidate must adhere to the facility`s nail policy, and pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%.
• Experience Requirements: 0 years minimum experience required
• Additional Information:
  • Bed capacity: 35 beds
  • Patient population: Adults and geriatrics, with diagnoses including cardiac, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes, with continuous EEG monitoring
  • Nurse staffing ratios: 1:4-5; duties include titrating drips such as Cardizem, betablockers, and seizure medications
  • Charge nurse responsibilities and staffing details are outlined, with float requirements to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
  • RTO (Return to Office) needed upfront for a 13-week contract; no additional RTO approvals after submission
  • Entry date: 11/20/2023
  • Covid-19 vaccination status or additional administrative notes are not included

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.