Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown Location: Omaha, NE Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / CVU

Omaha, NE

Contract | Nights | Onsite |

Shifts:

6:30 PM – 7:00 AM or 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Night rotation);
Every other weekend required

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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