Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Omaha, NE

Key Responsibilities Provide intermediate-level cardiac and vascular nursing care for patients including post-surgical, downgraded CVICU, CHF, A-fib RVR, CVA, and cath lab patients. Read and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes hardwired tele and tele box capabilities with remote tele tech support.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / CVU

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM or 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Night rotation); Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level cardiac and vascular nursing care for patients including post-surgical, downgraded CVICU, CHF, A-fib RVR, CVA, and cath lab patients
• Titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes hardwired tele and tele box capabilities with remote tele tech support
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (1:3 for post-surgical patients within the first 24 hours)
• Support the thoracic program, electrophysiology, cath lab, and structural heart service lines
• Float to units of same or lower acuity as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current RN licensure
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac stepdown or intermediate cardiac patient population
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Must successfully pass a unit orientation skills exam with a score of 90% or higher
• Artificial nails are prohibited; compliance with facility fingernail policy is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supporting thoracic surgery, EP procedures, or structural heart programs
• Familiarity with BiPAP and CPAP respiratory equipment in a cardiac care setting
• Prior experience reading and interpreting telemetry independently

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage, on-call cardiology, and around-the-clock respiratory therapy
• Orientation is tailored to your experience level, offering a smooth transition onto the unit