Job Summary
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse position on the night shift in an acute-care setting. The role provides care for high-acuity patients requiring progressive monitoring and management of complex cardiovascular, neurological, renal, and respiratory conditions. The position supports a collaborative care team in a high-volume unit with frequent patient turnover.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); Washington or compact nursing license; minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday availability is based on unit needs. Block scheduling is not available.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Provides care for a 32-bed progressive care unit serving patients with cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction evaluations, congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal failure, respiratory failure or distress, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, and pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients. Clinical responsibilities may include management of patients receiving nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, milrinone, argatroban, or tirofiban infusions. The role includes telemetry monitoring, collaboration with hospitalist and intensivist teams, and care coordination with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, and rapid response teams. Experience with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is preferred but not required. Clinicians may float to medical-surgical, telemetry, and other progressive care floors.
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
