Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse specializing in Stepdown units is needed in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients recovering from cardiac surgeries and managing complex cardiac medications and airway support. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of work.
Job Details:
- Location: Fort Smith, AR
- Shift: Nights
- Schedule: 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current Arkansas Licensure; BLS (Basic Life Support); ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); NIHSS (Neurological Impact Scale); 2+ years of experience in a stepdown or similar unit with experience in Post Cardiovascular Surgeries, titrating cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol), Bipaps, utilizing Airvos, and recognizing deteriorating patients.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable with rapid turnaround and changing priorities, and possess the ability to identify patient deterioration promptly.
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
