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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Nights 4th Floor East Wing: Located within the healthcare organization, this position involves providing specialized nursing care to adult and pediatric patients (15 years and older) in a busy acute care setting. The RN will support patients with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness, ensuring high-quality, responsive care on a 12-hour night shift.
Job Details
- Position: RN Step Down Unit, Nights (12-hour shifts)
- Location: 4th Floor East Wing of the healthcare facility
- Requirements: Valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, 2 years of experience minimum, drivers license for radius verification
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week
- Certification and Education: Valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, experience requirement: 2 years
- Responsibilities include: Managing patient care, responding to unit needs, supporting hourly rounding, and working with unit support staff such as educators, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Additional notes: The role involves float capability to medical-surgical areas depending on placement needs. Units utilize EPIC for charting, and specialized equipment includes mechanical lifts and IV pumps.
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 #1312050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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