Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Details & Requirements

Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit in Omaha, Nebraska. The position involves providing high-acuity patient care in a 28-bed unit, supporting adult patients with diagnoses including oncology and trauma. This role requires adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to quality patient care on night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, starting 08/03/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, at least 2 years of experience in a similar acute care setting, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), oncology and trauma experience preferred, 1-year minimum charge nurse experience required, Driver's license needed at submission, and COVID-19 vaccination as applicable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Chemotherapy certification (preferred but not required), EPIC EMR experience within the last 6 months is advantageous.
• Float: Float may be required to medial/surgical and PCU units, supporting various adult patient populations.
• Additional Information:Must pass a skill exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%.Artificial nails are prohibited.Experience with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, Aline, Swan, EV-1000, ICP) is preferred, with training provided if necessary.Patient care includes titratable and set-rate drips such as insulin, heparin, and cardizem.Orientation will be approximately 2 days.The unit supports interdisciplinary collaboration with PT/OT, RN case managers, social work, educators, and dieticians.RTO requests of 7 days or fewer must be explicitly approved at submission.Candidates with recent EPIC EMR experience or previous employment with the organization are preferred.

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