Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse in a healthcare facility located in the area. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, focusing on patients with conditions such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The role requires a commitment to teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to clinical protocols.
Job Details
- Position Description:
RN's must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a 90% passing requirement. The exam is open book and covers skills learned; all necessary resources will be provided. Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas. Driver’s license required at submission to verify distance from the facility, with a radius rule of 50 miles. - Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
- Education and Experience: No specific degree requirement listed; minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- Shift: Nights; 12 hours per shift; minimum 36 hours per week.
- Schedule: Shifts run from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM or 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM on a cyclic schedule, with every other weekend requirement.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- RN’s are required to titrate certain drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
- Charge nurses take full patient assignments.
- RNs interpret telemonitor strips and troubleshoot equipment like ventilators and CPAP devices.
- Float to ICU may be required if the candidate has appropriate experience.
- Orientation: Sixteen hours of department-specific training.
- Notes:
- The unit is fast-paced with frequent admits and discharges.
- RTO requests must be made upfront; additional approvals will not be granted.
- Cancellation policy allows the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
- Charting system: EPIC.
- Must be licensed to submit and have a driver’s license to verify distance.
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
