Job Summary
A Step Down Unit registered nurse is needed in a healthcare provider’s facility located in the immediate area. This role involves providing specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring and treatment within inpatient units, including intensive care, step-down, medical, and surgical units. The position is available starting November 2, 2026, with an expected end date of February 1, 2027, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse clinical environment.
Job Details
- Position: Step Down Unit Registered Nurse
- Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA); required at the time of submission
- Education Requirements: Valid nursing license; minimum of two years of clinical experience in a relevant setting
- Experience: 0 years minimum required, with preference for additional experience in step-down or critical care units
- Location: Healthcare provider’s facility, working in inpatient units based on competency (ICU, Step-down, medical/surgical)
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days and evenings as scheduled, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Responsibilities:
- Managing a variety of patient populations, including cardiac, ortho/neuro, surgical, and medical patients
- Titration of drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, Cardene, Insulin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and others in the step-down units
- Collaborating with monitor techs; reading and interpreting strips
- Providing high-quality patient care aligned with hospital policies and standards
- Working within staffing ratios appropriate to the unit
- Additional Information:
- Staff members may be assigned via daily communication with staffing personnel
- The unit utilizes electronic charting through EPIC system
- No call or standby requirements unless census levels dictate
- Uniform scrubs are royal blue; specific orientation includes 3-4 shifts
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
