Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary
Trauma Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) The organization is seeking a dedicated RN to work on a 25-bed Trauma Step Down Unit at a general surgical trauma facility. The position involves providing post-operative and acute care to patients with diverse surgical and neurological diagnoses. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, Level 2 trauma environment with a focus on patient-centered care and collaboration.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, excellent customer service skills, and ability to work in a team environment. Experience with trauma, orthopedic procedures, and Meditech electronic medical record system is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma and orthopedic experience, familiarity with Meditech system.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to stepdown service lines including Progressive Care Unit and Heart and Vascular Unit.
• Additional Information: The unit manages patients requiring acute surgical intervention, cardiovascular and neurological diagnoses, and post-op care for various specialties including trauma, vascular, neuro-surgery, and cardiology. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, patient assessments every four hours, and adherence to unit policies. This is a highly competitive assignment ideal for adaptable and team-oriented RNs looking to gain experience in a trauma center environment.

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.