Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse, Nights — This position involves providing specialized care in a step-down unit within an acute care setting. The role emphasizes maintaining patient stability and ensuring safe recovery for patients transitioning from intensive care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Provides nursing care in a step-down unit, with coverage during 12-hour night shifts. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, administering treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with weekends as scheduled, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Unit notes indicate a cancellation policy allowing the client to cancel 2 shifts per 13-week assignment and 1 shift for shorter assignments. Charting system used is EPIC.
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
