Travel Cardiac Stepdown

TheraEX Staffing Services is seeking a travel nurse RN CVU - Cardiovascular Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: CVU - Cardiovascular UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 01/05/2026Duration: 16 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelTrauma Level: 1 Charting System: EPIC Unit Notes Department: CVU *Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. **Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.** **Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract * * RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated * * - # of Beds: 18 - Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4, 1:3 for post surgical patients in the first 24 hours - Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Patients who require intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients. Unit heavily supports the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart. Cath Lab, CVAs, CHF, A fib RVR and any other cardiac and vascular related diagnosis. - Experience or 'Must have' skills: 1 year of experience with this patient population - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and multiple other medications for blood pressure management - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes - rare to take assignment - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:18 - Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7? In the ICU 24/7?: Yes hospitalist and intensivist in house with Cardiology on call after hours - RT in ICU 24/7?: Yes - RT Equipment? Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: BiPAP, CPAP, to Nasal Cannula - Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Remote tele techs, tele hardwired and tele box capabilities. RNs must read and interpret. - Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700; Manager does schedule, no block or self-scheduling - Weekend Requirements: Every other - Is there a call or standby requirement?: N/A - Floating Requirements: Will float to all same level and lower levels of acuity - Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue - How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: Tailored to needs and experience, 1-2 shifts on unit Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidate may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions. Entered on: 11/14/2024TheraEX Staffing Services Job ID #25-57438. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN (Registered Nurse) - CVU RN 221103320About TheraEX Staffing Services TheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.BenefitsDental benefitsVision benefits401k retirement planHealth Care FSALife insuranceSick payHoliday PayMedical benefits