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:
A registered nurse specializing in step down unit care is needed at a healthcare facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing care to adult oncology and trauma patients in an 18-bed progressive care setting. The assignment begins on September 14, 2026, and involves 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, every other weekend, with self-scheduling to meet unit needs
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS and ACLS certifications, minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, drivers license required for radius verification
- Preferred Qualifications: Oncology certification is preferred but not required; experience in step-down or PCU units is essential, charge nurse experience is desirable
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other medical-surgical and progressive care units; floats will remain at the same level of care
- Orientation: Two days of unit-specific orientation provided
- Responsibilities: Titration of insulin and Cardizem drips, management of common drips including chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, Protonix; familiarity with high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, ventilators, and other respiratory equipment is expected
- Equipment: Epic EMR system; IV pumps (Alaris); high-flow oxygen delivery systems and ventilators may be encountered
- Support Staff: Nursing assistants, charge nurse, PT/OT, case manager, social worker, educator, dietitian
- Team Culture: Emphasis on patient-centered care, teamwork, and respecting diversity; focus on patient experience via hourly rounding and bedside shift reports
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-13
Cross Country Job ID #1298897. 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