Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Omaha, NE | Nights (3x12)
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
Omaha, NE
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Stepdown Nurse in Omaha, NE
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$2,273
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Omaha, Nebraska, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy. This role pays $2,273 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
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Location: Omaha, NE 68124 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel Stepdown Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Nebraska and national regulatory bodies.
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy — Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE
Bergan Mercy is a tertiary teaching hospital affiliated with Creighton University, combining academic medicine with trauma and other specialty services.
- Its American College of Surgeons-verified Level I trauma center treats severe injuries from falls, vehicle crashes and penetrating trauma alongside hospital emergency services. Read More
- The hospital holds DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, with neurosurgical services among its specialized operative capabilities for patients with neurological conditions.
- Adult critical care includes a cardiovascular ICU treating surgical, cardiac and trauma patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction or advanced heart failure.
- Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery include coronary bypass, valve and complex aortic operations. ECMO and Impella support are available within the cardiovascular critical care program.
- The maternity center manages complicated and high-risk pregnancies with perinatology support, while its Level III NICU cares for newborns including those born extremely prematurely.
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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Omaha, NE
What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
What makes Bergan Mercy a high-acuity academic assignment for travel nurses?
Bergan Mercy is a Creighton-affiliated tertiary teaching hospital and Level I trauma center with advanced stroke, cardiac, surgical, and maternity services. Travelers may work with complex referral patients while collaborating in an academic environment.
What should critical-care travelers know about Bergan Mercy?
The cardiovascular ICU cares for surgical, cardiac, and trauma patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction, or advanced heart failure, with ECMO and Impella support available. ICU travelers may encounter advanced mechanical support alongside postoperative and trauma care.
How advanced are maternity and neonatal services at Bergan Mercy?
The maternity center manages complicated and high-risk pregnancies with perinatology support, and the Level III NICU treats very premature and medically fragile newborns. L&D and NICU travelers may care for complex maternal-newborn populations within the same academic campus.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Stepdown job in Omaha
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Omaha, NE
On the Missouri River, Omaha, NE supports a large healthcare market where perioperative services and the ICU run across its metropolitan hospitals. Systems like Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health help anchor recurring RN coverage throughout the city. RNs taking contracts here tend to appreciate the short cross-town trips and the easy parking around the Old Market district, and assignments ripple out into nearby Bellevue and Papillion for a range of settings. After a long rotation, Lauritzen Gardens or the Old Market's coffee roasters make for a welcome change of pace. The cost of living stays modest for a metro this size, which factors into how travelers weigh a Midwest stretch.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Stepdown · Omaha, NE · $2,273 /wk