Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary The healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Step-Down Nurse for a placement at a short-term acute care facility. The role involves caring for adult patients requiring or who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery, including procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR, among others. The position offers an opportunity to work within a Magnet and Level I Trauma Center environment with a focus on cardiac post-operative care. Job Details

• Position: Step-Down Nurse in a Level I Trauma Center, specializing in cardiothoracic post-operative care.
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 11/23/2026, end date 02/22/2027.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS are required.
• Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience in cardiac telemetry, management of cardiac drips, chest tubes, and post-cardiac surgery care. Valid license in the state of residence or obtained prior to start date; no local candidates within a 75-mile radius accepted.
• Additional information: Candidates may be required to float within scope during their shift; travel experience is preferred. The role involves caring for a typical census of 30 adult patients across two units with interdisciplinary support, including therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, and interpretation services.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours weekly, with coverage of weekend shifts as per contract.
• Submission requirements: Must submit within compliance deadlines, complete necessary lab and module requirements, and hold proper licenses, with no more than 7 days of RTO allowed, scheduled at the time of application.

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