Step Down Unit RN
Council Bluffs, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Night Shift Located within the healthcare provider organization, this role involves providing specialized care to patients with heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The RN will work in a fast-paced environment, managing complex patient needs in a step down care setting.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The RN will be responsible for caring for adult patients in a step down unit, with patient diagnoses including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The role involves managing titratable and set rate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro, along with troubleshooting CPAP and interpreting telemetry strips. The RN will work cyclic shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The unit maintains a Nurse to Patient Ratio of 1:4, with nurse aides and patient care techs available to support care. The RN will also respond to emergencies and work collaboratively with the charge nurse, who takes full patient assignments, and may float to ICU if experienced and appropriate.
• Required Qualifications:
  Valid licensure, current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience, and a valid drivers license. Candidates must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience in step down or critical care units, proficiency in telemetry interpretation, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Schedule:
  Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.

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