Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Units is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within a care team environment. This role involves managing multiple patients, ensuring safety, and collaborating with physicians, families, and healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Step Down Unit
- Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Schedule: Rotating shift; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 certifications; High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; 2 years of nursing experience required
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units; Additional relevant certifications in critical care nursing
- Additional Information: The role entails providing comprehensive nursing care, utilizing evidence-based practices, and fostering patient-centered, culturally competent interactions. The nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
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
