Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse, specializing in Step Down Care, in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring closer monitoring within a hospital environment. The position requires delivering quality patient care in accordance with standard clinical protocols and organizational policies.
Job Details
- Location: The position is based within a healthcare facility environment.
- Position Description: Provides intermediate care and monitoring for patients with complex medical needs, including those with stroke, cardiac conditions, sepsis, and surgical cases. Responsible for managing titratable and set rate drips including Heparin, nitro, Cardizem, Levo, Cardene, Precedex, and more.
- Certifications: Active BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from the American Heart Association, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
- Education and Experience: Requires a valid Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation, with at least 1 year of clinical experience in a similar setting; new graduates with no experience are not eligible.
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Performs trach cares, troubleshooting CPAP, BiPAP, high flow devices, and interpreting rhythm strips. Utilizes CNAs and may float within the unit except for specific units such as emergency room and obstetrics.
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
