Job Summary
Step Down Unit position on a day shift. The role supports patients in acute care and neuro stepdown settings, requiring strong nursing skills, time management, and critical thinking. The position includes a 12-hour schedule with weekend shifts and opportunities to care for patients with complex neurological and cardiac needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are required.
- Assignment Dates: 11/30/2026–03/01/2027.
- Additional Information: The 30-bed unit includes 22 acute care beds and 8 neuro stepdown beds. Patient ratios are approximately 6:1 in acute care and 4:1 in neuro stepdown. Clinical equipment and care needs include high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, cardiac drips, Vapotherm, BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and titration of cardiac drips. Common procedures include lumbar punctures and chest tube placement. Experience nurses may participate in float rotation after orientation. The unit emphasizes bedside shift report, patient connection, daily huddles, and strong interdisciplinary support.
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
