Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in a healthcare facility located in an adult and pediatric care setting. This full-time night shift position involves managing complex patient cases such as CVA, TIA, COVID, and other acute conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective team collaboration, and the ability to adapt to unit needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 06:30 PM to 06:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid registered nursing license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units; strong skills in patient assessment, telemetry, and crisis management.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to medical-surgical areas based on staffing needs.
• Additional Information: Candidate must have a valid driver`s license, complete a pass/fail skills exam with at least 90%, adhere to fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails, and follow all unit policies, including hourly rounding and responsiveness. Staffing may be adjusted based on unit needs, with up to 4 shifts canceled over a 13-week period.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.