Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients requiring close monitoring and treatment on a step-down or telemetry unit. The position supports delivering safe, quality care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within an inpatient environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Responsible for delivering nursing care to patients in a step-down unit, including drip titrations for experienced clinicians and supporting procedures as required. Utilizes equipment such as Philips defibrillators, bedside monitors, and electronic medical records system.
- Required Qualifications: Indiana RN or compact license, 1+ year of step-down or med/telemetry experience, BLS through AHA, ACLS certification, strong clinical skills in cardiac care.
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Requires attendance at Jumpstart program and EPIC training with 1-2 days orientation on the unit. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3-5:1 depending on the day.
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
