Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is needed in a healthcare setting located in the area. The RN will provide specialized nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including cardiac, nephrology, strokes, diabetes, and patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring. The role involves working nights with a 12-hour shift schedule.
Job Details:
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
- Education and Experience: Valid nursing license required; minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar setting preferred
- Shift Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 on the unit, typically 1:10 or 2:20 with nursing staff and patient care technicians
- Duties: Management of adult and geriatric patients with multiple diagnoses; titration of certain drips such as Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications; participation in fast-paced, multidisciplinary care
- Additional Qualifications: Drivers license required at submittal for radius rule compliance; passing a skills exam during orientation
- Additional Information: Candidate must adhere to fingernail policy, which prohibits artificial nails, and complete a pass/fail skills exam during orientation with a required score of 90%. Upfront RTO (Return To Office) requests of 7 days or less are accepted; no additional RTO will be approved during the assignment.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1330541. 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: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus