Step Down Unit RN
Portland, OR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for an assignment in Portland, Oregon. This position involves providing care for higher-acuity patients, including ventilated, trach, and complex cardiac and respiratory cases. The RN will float between units as needed, supporting critical care functions within a short-term acute care facility.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum of 2 years of experience in a step-down or similar critical care setting, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Experience with ventilated patients, trach care, central line management, cardiac drips management (no titration), and EPIC charting system required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in a trauma or level II trauma setting is advantageous.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals.
• Additional Information: Must have a vehicle for this assignment. Candidates should be flexible to work rotating holidays and may be expected to float to sister facilities in the vicinity. All scheduling and time-off requests must be specified during submittal, as post-offer RTO considerations are limited. Candidates are required to submit two references covering at least one year within the past three years and confirm previous engagement with a healthcare facility or agency if applicable.

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