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Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit. This position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in progressive care, medical-surgical telemetry, cardiac telemetry, and neuro stepdown settings. The role includes cardiac monitoring, emergency response, clinical assessment, and floating across multiple units and facilities as needed.
Job Details Required
Two years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in progressive care or a related telemetry setting Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Missouri or compact nursing license Experience with medical-surgical telemetry, telemetry, cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, on-unit telemetry monitoring, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, sepsis, wound care, renal failure, atrial fibrillation, gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, and COVID-19-related care
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Previous charge experience Experience with sheath removal, feeding tube care and management, accessing ports, blood product administration, and central line care and management
Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with 48 hours per week. Weekend coverage includes at least eight weekend shifts during each six-week scheduling period, consisting of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday assignments as applicable. Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Patient ratios are approximately one Registered Nurse (RN) to five patients. The position is part of a float pool without a designated home unit and may rotate among approximately five medical-surgical, intermediate, and progressive care units, with floating to other facilities as needed. Holiday shifts and charge assignments may be required according to unit needs.
Special equipment and procedures may include virtual nursing support, 12-lead electrocardiograms, AirVo, Voalte, Omnicell, and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessments. Required immunization includes influenza vaccination; medical and religious exemptions are accepted. 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 Posted Date: 2026-10-24
About the role
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit. This position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in progressive care, medical-surgical telemetry, cardiac telemetry, and neuro stepdown settings. The role includes cardiac monitoring, emergency response, clinical assessment, and floating across multiple units and facilities as needed.