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    Hastings, NE
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Jul 20 (13 wks) · Variable · 3x12
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    Hastings, NE
    Variable
    3 shifts x 12 hours
    Start July 20th · 13 wks

    Contract Details

    Job TypeTravel
    Nurse/Patient1/3-5
    Contract Date07/20/2026 - 10/19/2026
    Radius RulesCandidates must live at least 50 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role.

    Travel Pay Breakdown

    Weekly Gross Wages
    Stipends
    Rate Breakdown
    Standard
    Overtime
    Lodging
    Meals & Incidents
    Total$2,093/wk
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    Benefits

    Health
    HealthDay 1
    Dental
    DentalDay 1
    Vision
    VisionDay 1
    401k
    401k(opt in)

    Additional Information

    Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

    Additional Details:

    References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.

    Required Skills/Experience:

    • Must have peds and adult experience.

    Special Requests:

    • No self-scheduling; block scheduling can be accommodated as much as possible.

    Unit Details:

    • Combo adult/peds PCU.
    • Patients are mostly adults but may care for peds; pediatric RNs are available on the floor for pediatric patients.
    • Common diagnoses include CHF, respiratory failure, Afib, DKA, GI bleeds, dementia, AKI, suicidal patients, PEs, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID.
    • Experience with chest tubes, arrhythmia identification, cardioversions, TEEs, post-heart cath patients, and defibrillator use.
    • RNs titrate drips up and down; common drips include Cardizem, insulin, heparin, Lasix, electrolytes, dobutamine, and dopamine.
    • Tele techs are on the unit, and RNs are required to read their own strips.
    • Uses CPAP and BiPAP; RT manages respiratory equipment.

    Shift & Scheduling:

    • Travelers will fill gaps in the first schedule.
    • Every other weekend.
    • Every 3rd holiday; please expect to work one of the winter holidays.
    • No call requirement; call is only assigned if the clinician requests a scheduled shift off or volunteers to cancel.

    Floating Requirements:

    • May float to MedSurg with a full assignment.

    Step-Down Unit Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary

    Job responsibilities of a Step-Down nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and interacting with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in Step-Down Unit will need BLS and ACLS certifications. They will manage many high-risk IV medications such as Heparin or Insulin infusions. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is usually between 3 and 4 patients; this may vary depending on the facility. Average annual salaries in the United States for a Step-Down nurse are around $88,000. Salaries may be higher if the nurse has relevant certifications.

    Step-Down Unit (SDU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Kearney, Nebraska

    Step-Down (SDU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The SDU is an intermediate unit between the ICU and med-surg. It is also called a Progressive Care or Transitional Care Unit. Patients are not as acutely ill as in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be on a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-to-patient ratio. Job descriptions note excellent critical thinking skills and prior emergency or critical care experience. Are you looking for your dream job? Explore our Step-Down travel nurse opportunities below!