Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Michigan. This position involves providing specialized care for patients in a dedicated Cardiovascular Step Down Unit. The RN will utilize clinical judgment to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with complex cardiac conditions, including those post-surgery and with heart failure, as part of a highly skilled care team. Job Details

• Position Description: The Cardiovascular Step Down Nurse applies clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. The RN functions as a critical member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), which manages over 4,000 cardiology patients annually. Procedures include percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), stents, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The unit discharges approximately 300 open-heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-operation). The CVU specializes in care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies. The unit has received a Silver level Beacon Award in 2014 and was redesigned in 2017 by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
• Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification and proficiency in cardiac care are required. 1+ year of Step Down experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, and ability to work the night shift are required. Cannot have more than 20 minutes late for scheduled shifts, per policy.
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Willingness to float to similar units is required. A skills checklist completed within one year of application is mandatory. Candidates must provide relevant licenses and certifications.

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