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Step Down Nurse, Step Down Unit, located at the organizations healthcare facility, provides specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring following various medical procedures. This role involves delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care by utilizing clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Job Details Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of
Must have current active compact nursing license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIHSS. Minimum of 2 years RN experience, with at least 1 full year of stepdown experience, and one prior travel assignment required.
12-hour day shifts, 36 hours minimum per week. Additional Information: Recent EPIC charting experience is required and will require a checkoff class. Must be able to interpret Tele/12-lead EKGs, initiate/titrate drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, Insulin, etc.), and perform post-surgical assessments.
The unit has 16 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 during the day and 1:3-4 (up to 1:5 for Med/Surg). The unit supports a team-oriented environment with excellent CNA support. Candidates should demonstrate strong assessment skills, resilience, adaptability, and social aptitude.
Additional details include cross-campus float requirements within skillset, weekend and holiday rotations, and unit-specific policies. 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
About the role
Step Down Nurse, Step Down Unit, located at the organizations healthcare facility, provides specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring following various medical procedures. This role involves delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care by utilizing clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.