Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Step Down Unit care for a facility in a hospital setting. The position involves providing high-quality patient care in a telemetry-focused environment, managing a variety of adult and geriatric patients with complex medical conditions such as cardiac issues, post-procedural care, and respiratory support. The role requires a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care on night shifts. Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience. Experience in a step-down, telemetry, or cardiac unit is necessary.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic electronic health record experience and willingness to be a first-time traveler.
• Unit Notes:
• Department: Medical / Telemetry
• Bed count: 32
• Nurse-patient ratios: generally 1:4-5, occasionally 1:3 on overflow nights
• Common patient conditions include cardiac catheterizations, EP studies, pacemakers, ETOH, Covid Bipap, surgical and medical cardiac with associated diagnoses such as pneumonia, COVID, sepsis, and influenza.
• RN titration of drips: Yes (including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, low-dose Dopamine; no Levo)
• Charge nurses are present on each shift and may occasionally take a light patient load.
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are on the unit, with a goal of 1:10 ratio.
• Respiratory therapy equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow oxygen) is available, and RNs troubleshoot issues related to these devices.
• Telemetry/monitor techs are present, and RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips.
• Shifts: 7a-7p and 7p-7a; rotation occurs weekly.
• No call or standby requirement.
• Floating to other units (Medical/Surgical, Emergency Room) is required as needed.
• Scrubs: Any color provided.
• Orientation: Two 12-hour shifts in the first week, then on own following Sunday.
• RTO (Request to Return to Origin) needed upfront.
• Start date: 10/19/2026. End date: 01/18/2027.
• Additional notes include emphasis on telemetry and cardiac care skills, with the ability to interpret EKG strips.

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