Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary This position is for a Step Down Unit RN located at a healthcare facility within the region. The role involves providing specialized care for patients transitioning from intensive care, with responsibilities centered around monitoring and supporting patient stability in a fast-paced environment. Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Location: Regional healthcare facility
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/26/2026 to 01/25/2027
• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting; valid nursing license; willingness to wait for license approval
• Additional Information: Unit notes specify minimum staff ratios of 1:3 for Stepdown and 1:5-6 for Floor patients, with in-house RT support. Telemetry reading proficiency required. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety through continuous monitoring, titrating drips if necessary, and adhering to unit protocols. The unit maintains a diverse patient population with common diagnoses related to MedSurg.

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