Travel CVU Stepdown RN

Job DescriptionADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 04/27/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelRN Position Job Notes:Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.Opportunity:/nRN - Stepdown/n/nJob Details:/n• Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM/n• Manager creates schedule with no block or self-scheduling options/n• Every other weekend requirement/n• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4, or 1:3 for post-surgical patients within first 24 hours/n• 18-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit supporting intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients/n• Care for patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses including cath lab procedures, CVAs, CHF, A-fib RVR/n• Required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Nicardipine, Epinephrine, Cardizem, and blood pressure management medications/n• Must read and interpret telemetry strips with remote tele tech support/n• Work with respiratory therapy equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula/n• Floating required to all same level and lower acuity units/n• Navy blue scrub color requirement/n• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination/n• Must pass open book exam on Friday during orientation with 90% or higher score/n• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation tailored to experience/n• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS/n• 1 year of experience with this patient population required/n• Must live outside 50-mile radius and cannot be employed with CommonSpirit facilities/n• EPIC charting system/n• RTO needed upfront for 7 or less days per 13-week contract/n/nFacility:/nThis Level 1 trauma center operates a comprehensive cardiovascular program with an 18-bed stepdown unit that heavily supports thoracic procedures, electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization lab, and structural heart services. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage with cardiology on-call support, providing advanced cardiac and vascular care in an acute care setting with state-of-the-art monitoring capabilities and respiratory therapy services./n/nLocation:/nOmaha, NE/nOmaha offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with a thriving healthcare community and excellent quality of life. The city provides diverse cultural attractions, recreational opportunities, and a strong economy while maintaining a reasonable cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas.Adex Job ID #1065951. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.Benefits- Referral bonus