Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Registered Nurse, Step Down, Fort Smith, AR. This position provides care for post-operative, cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, and stroke patients in a step-down setting. The role requires strong assessment skills, cardiac drip management, respiratory support capabilities, and the ability to recognize patient deterioration. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, scheduled for 36 hours per week (3x12), with every other weekend coverage; no call is required.
• Required Qualifications:
• Active Registered Nurse credentials
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• At least 2 years of experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Experience caring for patients following cardiovascular surgery and stroke
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips, including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, and esmolol
• Competency with BiPAPs and Airvos
• Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient
• Patient population includes post-operative, cardiovascular, neurological, full-stroke, respiratory, step-down, and intensive care patients
• Team-oriented approach to patient care
• Black scrubs are required; hoodies are not permitted

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