Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Step Down Unit in an unspecified location. This position supports patients requiring acute care and neuro stepdown services, including stroke-related care, respiratory support, chest tubes, and titrating cardiac drips. The role requires strong critical-thinking, nursing, and time-management skills in a collaborative clinical environment. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are required.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for acute care assignments; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for neuro stepdown assignments; strong acute care nursing skills; effective time management; strong critical-thinking skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Stepdown nursing experience.
• Additional Information:
• The unit includes acute care and neuro stepdown patients.
• Common clinical equipment and therapies include high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, Vapotherm, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and titrating cardiac drips.
• Common procedures include lumbar punctures and chest tube placement.
• Bedside shift report, daily huddles, and personal connection with patients are part of the clinical workflow.
• The unit may provide a strong foundation for nurses interested in advancing to intensive care.

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