Job Summary
Step Down Unit in an unspecified location. This position supports patients requiring acute care and neuro stepdown services, including stroke-related care, respiratory support, chest tubes, and titrating cardiac drips. The role requires strong critical-thinking, nursing, and time-management skills in a collaborative clinical environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are required.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for acute care assignments; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for neuro stepdown assignments; strong acute care nursing skills; effective time management; strong critical-thinking skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Stepdown nursing experience.
- Additional Information:
- The unit includes acute care and neuro stepdown patients.
- Common clinical equipment and therapies include high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, Vapotherm, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and titrating cardiac drips.
- Common procedures include lumbar punctures and chest tube placement.
- Bedside shift report, daily huddles, and personal connection with patients are part of the clinical workflow.
- The unit may provide a strong foundation for nurses interested in advancing to intensive care.
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
