Step Down Unit RN
Petoskey, MI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
This Cardiovascular Registered Nurse position is located in Petoskey, Michigan, on a step-down unit specializing in cardiovascular care. The RN will be responsible for utilizing clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions within a fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Petoskey, MI
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification; 1+ year of step-down experience; proficiency in cardiac care; travel experience; EKG comfortability; willingness to float to similar units
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications or skills related to cardiovascular nursing are advantageous but not required
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The role involves supporting a Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) with procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The unit cares for post-operative open heart surgery patients, patients with congestive heart failure, and electrophysiology cases. The CVU has received a Silver level Beacon Award and is part of a nationally recognized cardiac program. Candidates must complete a skills checklist within one year of application in accordance with health system standards.

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