Job Summary:
The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) in Petoskey, Michigan. The role involves utilizing clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions related to cardiovascular care. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of the assignment. This position requires proficiency in cardiac procedures, travel flexibility, and EKG comfortability. The RN will work primarily during night shifts and should be available to work every other weekend.
Job Details:
- Location: Petoskey, Michigan
- Specialty: Step Down Unit (Cardiovascular Registered Nurse)
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 07/13/2026
- Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification; 1+ year of Stepdown experience; proficiency in cardiac procedures; BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications; experience in EKG; willingness to float to similar units.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with national clinical trials or research departments related to cardiovascular care is a plus.
- Float: Float to similar units may be required.
- Additional Information: The position involves caring for a diverse patient population including post-operative heart surgery patients, congestive heart failure, and electrophysiology cases. The facility has received recognition for outstanding patient care, including a Silver Beacon Award (2014) and being named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S. Submission requires completion of a skills checklist within one year of application.
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
