Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location Description. This role involves providing specialized care for adult patients in a step-down unit, focusing on patients transitioning from intensive care to less acute settings. The position requires clinical expertise, patient-centered care, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes during a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts starting on 09/14/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum 2 years of experience in a similar setting, certifications in BLS (American Heart Association) and ACLS, strong clinical skills relevant to step-down care, and experience with adult patient populations.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in oncology and charge nurse roles; certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred but not required.
• Float: Float to other Medical/Surgical and Step Down units as needed; float assignments remain at the same level of care.
• Orientation: Two days of unit orientation to familiarize with protocols and procedures.
• Drips & Skills: Ability to manage titratable medications including insulin, Cardizem, chemotherapy, heparin, Protonix, and other common titratable drips.
• Respiratory Equipment: Experience with high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP, and ventilators is common on this unit.
• Equipment: EMR system used is Epic; IV pumps include Alaris; Lyko lifts are available in even-numbered rooms.
• Support Staff: Nursing assistants, charge nurse, physical/occupational therapists, case manager, social worker, educator, and dietitian support the team.
• Patient Experience Focus: Emphasis on hourly rounding, bedside shift reports, and compassionate care for a diverse adult patient population.
• Additional Details: Candidate must have a valid drivers license to confirm location outside a 50-mile radius. Nail policy prohibits artificial nails in patient care areas. The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

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.