Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (CVU) assignment in Omaha, NE. Requires an active RN license (NE or Compact/NLC) at submission and at least 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience.

You will work 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700 or 0630-1900) on an 18-bed CVU, with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and support from in-house hospitalists, RTs, and telemetry monitoring. BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; driver’s license preferred for travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at submission.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of cardiac stepdown or similar experience.
• Experience titrating cardiac drips and reading telemetry strips.
• Two professional references with dates and eligibility.
• Driver's license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Level 1 Trauma, acute care hospital setting in a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CVU).
• 18-bed unit caring for intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients.
• Supports thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services.
• Common diagnoses include cath lab procedures, CVA, CHF, and A-fib RVR.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, and 1:3 for post-surgical patients in first 24 hours.
• RNs titrate drips such as Amio, nitro, nicardizem, epi, and cardizem.
• Remote telemetry techs monitor patients; RNs read and interpret their strips.
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7; cardiology on call after hours.
• RT in-house 24/7 managing BiPAP, CPAP, nasal cannula equipment.
• Charge nurse present each shift; limited patient assignments.
• Unit-based orientation 1–2 shifts; pass/fail skills exam with 90% threshold.
• Navy blue scrubs; nails policy; travel readiness; 50 miles residency rule.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Cardiac care

Drip titration

BLS ACLS NIHSS

Team communication

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (CVU) position requiring NE or compact licensure and at least 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a cardiac stepdown or similar patient population required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips requiredTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level 1 Trauma, acute care hospital setting in a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CVU)
• 18-bed unit caring for intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients
• Supports thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services
• Common diagnoses include cath lab procedures, CVA, CHF, and A-fib RVR
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, and 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Amio, nitro, nicardizem, epi, and cardizem
• Remote tele techs monitor patients, but RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7, with cardiology on call after hours
• RT in-house 24/7 managing BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment
• Charge nurse present each shift, rarely taking a patient assignment
• Patient care techs on unit at a 1:18 ratio
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1830-0700 or 0630-1900
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to units of same or lower acuity
• No call or standby requirements
• Provide intermediate cardiac and vascular nursing care, including drip titration and telemetry interpretation
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation tailored to experience
• Pass/fail skills exam given during orientation on Friday; open-book format with a 90% passing threshold using provided resources
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-768843