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

Job Summary:
A registered nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit care is sought for a healthcare organization located in Kearney, Nebraska. The position involves providing patient care in a 40-bed adult medical/surgical step down unit, focusing on conditions such as cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular issues, sepsis, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, effective communication, and a commitment to patient experience.

Job Details:

• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, or 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with every other holiday working required
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in similar settings
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• Department: Step Down Unit with 40 beds and an average daily census of 24 patients
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 during day and night shifts
• Patient Types: Adults with cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure diagnoses
• Responsibilities: Managing titratable and set-rate drips (e.g., Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin), interpreting cardiac strips, troubleshooting high-flow oxygen equipment, and adhering to unit protocols
• Additional Requirements: Competence in arterial lines, float flexibility to Med-Surg or ICU, adherence to dress code (Navy Blue), and participation in one-day orientation
• Client policies: Candidates must comply with radius and scheduling policies, and submit upfront RTO requests of 7 days or less for the entire 13-week contract period
• Other notes: Use of overhead and portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners, and a focus on patient satisfaction and communication. The unit primarily serves diverse cultural populations, including Hispanic and Somali patients.

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