Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
- Department: PCU
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Radius Rule & Employment Restrictions
- Radius rule: 50 miles
- 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
- Driver’s license will be used to determine if the candidate lives outside the 50-mile radius
Fingernail Policy
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care
- Refusal to remove artificial nails will result in termination of contract
Orientation & Exams
- RNs must pass a Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation
- Exam is open book
- Exam covers skills learned during orientation
- All necessary resources are provided
- Minimum passing score required is 90%
- Failure to achieve 90% will result in termination
Unit Details
- Number of beds: 35
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4–5
Patient Population / Common Diagnoses
- Adult and geriatric patients
- Cardiac
- Nephrology
- Strokes
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- Continuous EEG monitoring
Drips
- RNs are required to titrate drips
- Common titratable and/or set-rate drips include:
- Cardizem
- Beta blockers
- Seizure medications
Staffing
- Charge nurse present on each shift
- Charge nurse does not take an assignment
- Nurse aides/patient care techs are available
- Nurse aide/patient care tech ratios:
Shifts & Scheduling
- Day shift: 0630–1900
- Night shift: 1830–0700
Weekend & Holiday Requirements
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: Every third holiday
Call Requirements
- No call or standby requirement
Floating Requirements
Orientation Length
- First week is onboarding
- Followed by 1–2 days of unit-specific floor orientation
Additional Notes
- This is a fast-paced unit
- Attributes for success include:
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to help others
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving ability
Time-Off (RTO) Policy
- RTO must be submitted upfront
- Maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract
- Additional RTO will not be approved
- No RTO allowed after submission
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 our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
