Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in step down unit care in Omaha, Nebraska, will be responsible for providing advanced nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring clinical excellence and patient safety on a 12-hour night shift.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, certifications including BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down units, strong communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, positive attitude, and the ability to assist others.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units.
• Additional Information: Candidates must adhere to the unit`s fingernail policy; artificial nails are prohibited. Pass/fail exams will be administered during orientation, requiring at least a 90% passing score. RTO must be requested upfront, with approvals limited to 7 days or less for a 13-week contract. No full-time, part-time, or PRN status with associated facilities is permitted during the assignment. The assignment start date is 08/31/2026, with potential for cancellations up to 4 shifts per 13-week period.

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.