Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Step Down Unit position supporting acute-care patients with stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses. The role provides twelve-hour night-shift nursing care in an intermediate-care setting, including management of titratable intravenous medications and respiratory support equipment. Job Details

• Schedule: Twelve-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
• Current active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the licensure application process has been initiated.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• At least 1 year of required experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Patient assignments typically maintain a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Clinical responsibilities include tracheostomy care, bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), high-flow oxygen, and intravenous medication titration.
• Common titratable medications include heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, norepinephrine, nicardipine, and dexmedetomidine.
• Nursing staff interpret cardiac monitor strips while monitor technicians observe rhythms and rates.
• Weekend rotation is based on unit needs.
• Holiday coverage occurs every other holiday.
• No call or standby requirement.
• Professional scrubs of any color are permitted; scrubs are not provided.
• Unit orientation consists of 1–2 shifts.

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