Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse - Nights - Deaconess Midtown. This role involves providing specialized care for cardiac and neuro patient populations within a 22-bed unit. The position requires a resilient and adaptable RN with strong assessment and critical thinking skills, capable of managing complex patient needs during overnight shifts. The assignment spans 13 weeks starting on 11/02/2026, with guaranteed hours and opportunities for additional hours upon request.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 11/02/2026, ending 01/31/2027
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license; AHA basic life support (BLS); AHA advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2 years RN experience; 1 full year in step-down; one travel assignment; trauma level II experience; recent Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience, specifically with EPIC; experience with cardiac post-procedure care, arrhythmias, CVA, detox/CIWA, sepsis, DKA, respiratory distress; skills in tele/12-lead EKG interpretation; post-heart catheterization care including femoral site management; initiation and titration of drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin; sepsis care, chest tube management, CPAP/Optiflow use, PIV insertion; strong neuro assessment skills including NIHSS and dysphagia screening; ability to manage unit independently.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Float: Float within skill set to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) and potentially to Deaconess Henderson (KY); cross-campus float with 2-hour notice; temporary float within same campus may occur.
- Additional Information: Unit has 22 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:3-4 during nights; team is highly experienced with excellent staff retention; may require precepting of students and new hires; no Covid-19 vaccine requirement at this time.
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
