Job Summary
Step Down Unit. This position supports patients requiring progressive care in an acute setting, including cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, detoxification, and sepsis-related care. The role involves monitoring patients, managing titratable infusions, and collaborating with the care team during 12-hour night shifts.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); electrocardiogram (EKG) course; active license required for submission; minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Progressive care responsibilities include caring for cardiac, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, post-catheterization, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, detoxification, respiratory distress, and sepsis patients. The role requires management of nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and insulin infusions. Experience with post-catheterization patients and arterial lines is preferred. Respiratory support may include continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen therapy. The position includes telemetry monitoring, charge nurse responsibilities, and unit orientation of up to 3 days.
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
