Step Down Unit RN
Fort Smith, AR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Fort Smith, AR. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a Step Down Unit, with an emphasis on post-operative cardiac, neurological, and respiratory patients. The role requires collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to clinical protocols.

Job Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Location: Fort Smith, AR
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Education and Experience: Must have at least 2 years of experience, with expertise in post cardiovascular surgery, post stroke care, titrating cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol), Bipaps, and utilizing Airvos monitors.
• Budgeted for float coverage as needed.
• Responsibilities include managing post-op/cardiovascular/neuro/full stroke, respiratory, step down, and ICU patients, with a patient ratio of 4:1.
• Experience with Philips bedside monitors and Epic electronic medical record system required.
• The candidate must demonstrate team-oriented personality traits and adhere to dress code standards, including scrubs in black.

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