Job Summary
Step Down Nurse, specializing in Step Down Unit care, in an Acute Care setting. This position involves providing bedside nursing care for patients with complex medical needs, including stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical cases, utilizing advanced skills such as trach cares, BiPAP, and IV titration. The role is based on night shifts, with scheduled hours designed to support optimal patient outcomes and team collaboration.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified
- Position Description: Unit notes include requirements for experienced nurses with skills in trach cares, BiPAP, stroke, and IV titration, in a fast-paced Acute Care environment.
- Required Qualifications: Valid IL license or confirmation that application has been initiated, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, and active IL license or license in process.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position involves floating across the house except for Emergency Room and Obstetric units, with orientation of 1-2 shifts. Scrubs in any professional color are acceptable, and the electronic charting system used is EPIC.
- Submission requires: Last four digits of SSN, active IL license or proof of initiation, and understanding of the employment policies outlined.
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
