Job Summary
A registered nurse specializing in step down care is needed at a healthcare facility. The role involves delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring safe patient transitions. The position is located on a 22-bed telemetry unit, with a focus on clinical excellence and patient advocacy.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit
- Location: Not specified
- Shift Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted) preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted) preferred.
- Additional Information: Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring every action aligns with the highest safety standards and organizational excellence. Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure patient care is seamless, holistic, and focused on the best possible clinical outcomes. Monitor and interpret patient conditions in real-time, acting as the vital link between the patient and the medical team through proactive communication and precise documentation. Advocate for the patient’s journey by initiating and managing comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring a safe and successful transition from hospital to home.
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
