Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit — This position provides care for adult oncology and trauma patients in a progressive care setting. The role requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and the ability to manage complex therapies while delivering compassionate patient care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, and self-scheduling is available based on unit needs.
- Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of nursing experience; nursing license required for submission; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) certification; chemotherapy certification; oncology experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for adult oncology progressive care and trauma progressive care patients.
- Patient ratios are generally 1:4 to 1:5.
- Comfort managing insulin, Cardizem, heparin, Protonix, and chemotherapy infusions is expected.
- High-flow respiratory equipment may be encountered.
- Two days of unit orientation are provided.
- Hourly rounding and bedside shift report are emphasized.
- Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments.
- First-time travelers are accepted.
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
