Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse – Nights – Contract position available starting 10/26/2026 in an acute care setting. This role involves providing care to adult patients in a specialized step down unit, with a focus on patient safety, effective communication, and teamwork. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience, with preferred certifications and the ability to work flexible hours.
Job Details
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: Minimum of 48 hours per week
- Experience Requirements: Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required, with a focus on step down or similar units. First-time travelers are accepted.
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) required; ACLS (American Heart Association) required; Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred but not required.
- Patient Population: Adult patients in step down environments, including trauma, with ratios of 1:4-1:5.
- Orientation: Two days of unit-specific orientation provided.
- Clinical Skills: Occasional titration of insulin and Cardizem drips; familiarity with common medications including chemotherapy, heparin, Protonix.
- Equipment: High-flow respiratory equipment, ventilators, BiPAP, and other advanced respiratory support devices may be encountered.
- EMR: Epic electronic medical record system.
- Support Staff: Nursing assistants, charge nurse, PT/OT, case managers, social workers, educators, dietitians.
- Team Culture: Emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and a respectful environment for diverse patient populations.
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- End Date: 01/25/2027
- Travel and Float: Float to other medical/surgical and PCU units; float assignments maintain same level of 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
