Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Step Down Unit position is available for a night-shift assignment in an acute care setting. The role supports patients with complex cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, renal, and metabolic conditions in a fast-paced unit with high patient turnover. The assignment is scheduled from 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is not required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is preferred but not required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with cerebrovascular accident/transient ischemic attack (CVA/TIA), ST-elevation myocardial infarction/non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI/NSTEMI), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), congestive heart failure (CHF), acute and chronic renal failure, respiratory failure or distress, diabetic ketoacidosis/hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (DKA/HHNK), pulmonary embolism/deep vein thrombosis (PE/DVT), atrial fibrillation, and patients before and after cardiac angiograms, stent placement, pacemaker placement, cardiac ablation, and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The unit manages infusions including nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, milrinone, argatroban, and tirofiban. Patient ratios are typically 1:3–4, with telemetry monitoring and registered nurses responsible for rhythm interpretation. Hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, intravenous therapy, rapid response, and phlebotomy support are available around the clock. Ventilator management is not required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits