Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse —LOCATION: unspecified— seeks experienced RNs to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role involves managing post-procedural patients, including post-cardiac cath and post-Myocardial Infarction (MI) cases, across MedSurg Tele and Progressive Care Units (PCU).
Job Details
- Position Description: The nurse will work within a float pool covering MedSurg Tele and PCU units across multiple campuses, including inpatient holding areas in Emergency Departments. This role involves caring for geriatric, orthopedic, and post-procedural patients, with a focus on post-cardiac interventions.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, current BLS and ACLS certifications, minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Step Down or equivalent setting, and ability to manage titratable drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled on a 7-7 basis (days and nights), with a published schedule six weeks in advance. Flexibility for weekend, holiday, and block scheduling is required.
- Additional Information: Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia examination with at least 80% within two attempts prior to signing the contract. The unit includes use of telemonitoring, CPAP or BiPAP equipment during shifts, and utilizes nurse aids for patient assistance. Orientation includes an 8-hour hospital overview followed by unit-specific training.
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
