Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) Stepdown position at a Level I Trauma Center in Omaha, NE, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac/vascular stepdown experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit (CVU 5E) in an acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• 18-bed unit serving intermediate care patients and downgraded CVICU patients, with a strong focus on the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart
• Common diagnoses include cath lab cases, CVAs, CHF, A-fib with RVR, and other cardiac and vascular conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4; 1:3 for post-surgical patients within the first 24 hours
• RNs are required to titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications
• Remote telemetry techs available; RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips — unit has both hardwired tele and tele box capabilities
• Respiratory therapy (RT) is available 24/7; equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7; cardiology is on call after hours
• Charge nurse present on each shift; rarely takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:18 ratio
• 12-hour day shifts: 0630–1900 and 1830–0700
• Schedule is manager-assigned; no block or self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to units of the same or lower acuity level
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiac/vascular stepdown or intermediate care patient population
• Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate-level cardiovascular nursing care including titrating drips and monitoring telemetry for a complex cardiac and vascular patient population
• 1–2 shifts of unit-specific orientation, tailored to the candidate's experience level
• Open-book pass/fail skills exam administered on the Friday of orientation week — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass; failure results in contract termination
• Candidates who were directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO must be requested upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract — additional RTO will not be approved
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• 13-week contract