Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Step Down Unit Registered Nurse - Location not provided. This position supports an acute care progressive unit caring for patients with complex cardiovascular, neurological, renal, and respiratory conditions. The role requires strong clinical judgment, telemetry interpretation, and management of high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Assignment dates are 11/23/2026 through 02/22/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
• Two years of experience
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Active license eligible for submission
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Patient ratios are typically 1:3–4, with occasional variation based on unit needs.
• Patient populations include cerebrovascular accident and transient ischemic attack, ST-elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal failure, respiratory failure or distress, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, and pre- and post-cardiac procedures.
• Telemetry monitoring is provided, and nurses are expected to interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Common infusions include nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, milrinone, argatroban, and tirofiban.
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response nursing, intravenous therapy, and phlebotomy support are available around the clock.
• Weekend scheduling is based on unit needs, and holiday coverage is required.
• Orientation includes policy and procedure training followed by unit-based precepting.
• The unit has high patient turnover and requires adaptability in a busy acute care setting.

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