Travel CVU Stepdown RN - $2,288 per week

Travel nursing opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska for a Stepdown RN specializing in a Cardiovascular Unit (CVU). 13-week contract starting 08/30/2026 with 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts.

About the Role

Join an 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) caring for complex cardiac and post-surgical patients in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. This role involves intermediate cardiac care with a focus on telemetry interpretation and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac telemetry and manage patient rhythms.
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, including:
  • Amiodarone
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Nicardipine
  • Cardizem
  • Epinephrine
• Manage blood pressure infusions and care for patients on BiPAP, CPAP, and oxygen therapy.
• Provide care for post-surgical cardiac, thoracic, and electrophysiology (EP) patients, as well as those recovering from structural heart procedures, Cath Lab, and stroke (CVA).
• Adhere to unit-specific nurse-to-patient ratios:
  • 1:3 for fresh post-surgical cardiac patients (first 24 hours)
  • 1:4 for other patients
• Float to similar or lower acuity units only.
• Work every other weekend (no call required).
• Pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of CVU/Cardiac Stepdown experience with a similar patient population.
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills.
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Valid driver’s license required at submission.
• Must not be currently employed (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility.
• 50-mile radius rule applies.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO (Requested Time Off) per 13-week assignment (must be submitted upfront).
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in patient care areas.

Unit Highlights

• 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit.
• Tailored unit orientation (1–2 shifts).
• Dedicated Charge Nurse (rarely carries a patient assignment).
• Remote telemetry monitoring with RN rhythm interpretation.

Patient Population

• Intermediate cardiac care
• CVICU step-down patients
• Post-thoracic surgery patients
• Electrophysiology (EP) patients
• Post-Cath Lab patients
• Structural heart procedures
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Atrial Fibrillation with RVR
• Stroke (CVA) and other cardiac/vascular diagnoses

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for team members and partner facilities. Malone Healthcare has over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.