Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN — Nights, 10/26/2026 to 01/25/2027. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a 21-bed stepdown unit that manages a diverse patient population, including neuro, trauma, and surgical cases. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patients with complex medical conditions and various ventilator and trach needs.
Job Details
- Required Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association); ACLS recommended.
- Education Requirements: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated.
- Experience Requirement: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a comparable setting.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include managing a nurse to patient ratio of 3:1, titrating drips such as Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors, and performing patient assessments on bedside Phillips monitors.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Submission Requirements: Last four digits of social security number, active Illinois license or proof of application, understanding of the facility's drug-free policy, and confirmation of recent negative drug screen.
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
