Step Down Unit RN
Hastings, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Step Down Unit registered nurse position is based in a facility located in Hastings, Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized patient care on a unit that manages patients transitioning from intensive care but requiring close monitoring and complex treatments. The RN will apply clinical skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality care to adult patients with various diagnoses.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications, NIHSS, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), at least 2 years of relevant experience, and licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Experience: Proficiency with chest tubes, identifying arrhythmias, cardioversions, TEEs (Transesophageal Echocardiograms), post heart cath patients, defibrillator operation, pain management, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use.
• Additional Notes:
  • The nurse is required to titrate drips including Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Lasix, electrolytes, dobutamine, and dopamine.
  • Occasional care for pediatric patients may be required; pediatric RN coverage is available.
  • The unit is equipped with telemetry monitors, CPAP, BiPAP, and tele tech support. RNs are responsible for reading their own strips.
  • Staffing includes nurse aides and charge nurses who may take assignments.
  • Float assignments may include coverage in medical-surgical units.
  • Dress code: any solid color scrub, no designs or prints.
  • Orientation includes two days of unit-specific training plus a shift on the floor.
  • Travelers are expected to work every third weekend, with flexibility for holidays, which are generally rotated every three weeks.
  • No call or standby requirements.

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