Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit - This position provides care for adult oncology and trauma patients in a progressive care setting. The role requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and the ability to manage complex therapies while delivering compassionate patient care. Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, and self-scheduling is available based on unit needs.
• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of nursing experience; nursing license required for submission; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) certification; chemotherapy certification; oncology experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Provides care for adult oncology progressive care and trauma progressive care patients.
• Patient ratios are generally 1:4 to 1:5.
• Comfort managing insulin, Cardizem, heparin, Protonix, and chemotherapy infusions is expected.
• High-flow respiratory equipment may be encountered.
• Two days of unit orientation are provided.
• Hourly rounding and bedside shift report are emphasized.
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

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