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Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

  • ALTOONA, PA, United States

$2,247.63 USD / week

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Job details

Pay
$2,247.63 USD / week
Working hours
36 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Job Summary The healthcare provider is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in the location specified. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care within a specialized unit, supporting patient outcomes through patient-centered care, and collaborating with the care team. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, patient-focused environment dedicated to clinical excellence. Job Details

  • Responsibilities: Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors; actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts; utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care improvement; applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment; formulates daily goals and a care plan involving patient partnership; demonstrates critical thinking and comprehensive patient documentation; incorporates national professional organization and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction; creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience; responds willingly to care team needs; participates in work that enhances patient care and professional practice environment; demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies them in teaching patients, families, and staff; develops and maintains productive relationships internally and externally; communicates safety hazards effectively; and performs duties in accordance with competencies and behaviors.
  • Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; at least 2 years of related experience; valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; valid PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73 certifications.
  • Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: The position starts on 11/16/2026 and ends on 02/13/2027. No travel is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
  • Float: Float rotation may be required.

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

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