Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Job Summary:
The Step Down Unit Nurse is assigned to a specialized area within the healthcare facility focusing on patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring a lower level of monitoring. Located in a dynamic clinical environment, this role entails providing comprehensive patient care to a diverse patient population, including elderly, cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, and pediatric patients. The position offers an opportunity to apply specialized skills in a fast-paced setting, supporting patient recovery and stabilization.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensure to submit; ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in relevant settings.
• Preferred Qualifications: ICU or Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units including Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit as needed.
• Additional Information:
  • Responsible for reading rhythm strips and reporting to providers, with telemetry monitored in the facility by tele techs using GE - ApexPro monitors.
  • Charge nurses may take assignments; house supervisors do not.
  • Nurse Aides are present with ratios of approximately 1:8-10 during days and nights.
  • Equipment includes ventilators (CPAP, BIPAP, Vapotherm, Servo U, Hamilton ventilators).
  • Orientation includes one day of computer and hospital training, followed by 1-2 days on-shift orientation.
  • Must note if previously worked for the organization; previous employment must have ended at least 6 months prior to submission.
  • The unit uses Cerner as the charting system.

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.