Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This position provides care for patients with complex medical needs, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The role supports a fast-paced acute care environment with frequent admissions and discharges. Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; active nursing license required for submission; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Provides care in a 22-bed step-down unit with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. Responsibilities include titrating Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin infusions; interpreting cardiac monitoring strips; and troubleshooting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, along with one major and one minor holiday. Department orientation includes one 12-hour shift. A positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach are important for success in this fast-paced 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