Step Down Unit RN
Durango, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Nights 09/14/2026 to 12/14/2026 The organization is seeking experienced registered nurses for a step down unit in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing patient care in a fast-paced environment with a focus on adult patients across various specialties, including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, and more. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team while floating across multiple units as needed.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Unit covers a variety of specialties including General, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Renal, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Trauma, and Emergency Department Observation. The nurse will be responsible for managing cardiac drips, insulin, and medications such as ativan, with experience in titrating and managing these drips required.

• Required Qualifications:
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; valid licensure to practice nursing; experience in a step down setting; minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience in PCU/IMC; proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system preferred; experience with cardiac drips, insulin, and ativan; ability to titrate cardiac drips, insulin, ativan, and heparin.

• Schedule:
  Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with 36 hours per week. Scheduled shifts may include 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6-week period. Flexibility to float into other acuity levels such as ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical Telemetry is required.

• Additional Information:
  Predominantly adult patient population with diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, postoperative surgical, gynecological, psychiatric, and detox cases. Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor. Candidates should be prepared to float within a 60-mile radius zone, and the organization emphasizes flexibility in scheduling and coverage.

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