Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This position provides nursing care for patients requiring progressive or intermediate care, including management of intravenous drips and higher-acuity needs. Responsibilities include assessing patient health, developing and evaluating care plans, providing treatment and education, coordinating referrals, and documenting care in accordance with applicable standards. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, three shifts per week, totaling 36 hours per week; weekend availability is required.
• Required Qualifications:
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or a compact Registered Nurse license.
• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Additional Information:
• Provides care in a 32-bed step-down or intermediate care unit.
• Manages intravenous drips and patients with higher-acuity needs.
• Performs ongoing health assessments and evaluates patient responses to treatment.
• Provides health teaching, health counseling, therapy, and restorative treatment.
• Executes delegated medical functions and refers patients for additional evaluation or treatment when needed.
• Reviews and monitors treatment plans.
• Documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational guidelines.
• May be required to float to other departments within the scope of competency and qualifications.
• On-call availability may be discussed during the hiring process.

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