Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This acute-care role supports adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous electroencephalogram monitoring needs. The position requires strong communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to manage titratable medications in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Active nursing license required for submission.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous electroencephalogram monitoring needs.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4–5.
- Registered nurses may titrate Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications.
- Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
- Holiday coverage is required every third holiday.
- Unit-specific onboarding occurs during the first week, followed by 1–2 days of floor orientation.
- Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments.
- A competency examination is administered during orientation, with a passing score of 90% required.
- A positive attitude, willingness to assist others, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills support success in the role.
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
