Progressive Care Unit RN
Overland Park, KS
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse. This position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in progressive care, telemetry, medical-surgical/telemetry, and neuro stepdown settings. The role requires cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia management, and collaboration across multiple departments and units.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Two years of Progressive Care Unit or related nursing experience; active Missouri or compact registered nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; experience with medical-surgical/telemetry, cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, telemetry monitoring, central line care and management, feeding tube care and management, blood product administration, and port access and management.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; previous charge nurse experience; experience with sheath removal.
• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Patient assignments may include a ratio of 1:5. The position supports adults and geriatric patients and may involve care related to sepsis, wound care, alcohol withdrawal, suicidal ideation, renal failure, atrial fibrillation, gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, and COVID-19. Holiday shifts and charge nurse assignments may be required based on unit needs. A minimum of eight weekend shifts is required during each six-week schedule period, consisting of a combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts. Clinical equipment and resources may include virtual nursing support, 12-lead electrocardiograms, high-flow oxygen therapy, secure clinical communication systems, and automated medication dispensing systems. Influenza vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.

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