Step Down Unit RN
Castro Valley, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Neuro Stepdown Nurse in the step down unit. The position involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with neurological conditions, including stroke and other neuro-related diagnoses, on a 12-hour day shift schedule. The role requires a dedicated professional experienced in acute care settings and neuro patient management.

Job Details

• Certifications and Requirements: CA RN License, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, with at least 2 years of experience in a step down or telemetry unit. Valid CA licensure obtained via Nursys within the last 2 weeks.
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Experience: Experience in stepdown or telemetry units, with at least 2 years of clinical background preferred.
• Skills: Managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP, blood products, central lines, chest tubes, cranial procedures, CVA management, feeding tubes, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, intracranial bleeds, PPE, IV insertions, neuro stepdown care, non-invasive airway management, orthopedic trauma, oxygen therapy, PCA, PICC lines, dialysis management, neurosurgery pre/post care, renal failure, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, IV management, substance withdrawal, telemetry, tracheostomy, rapid response/team activation, wound care.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Care for adult and geriatric patients, with a daily census of approximately 29 patients, on a 30-bed neuro unit with a mix of ratios, including 3:1 for step down and 4:1 for telemetry.
• Additional Information: Experience with charting systems (Epic), community hospital environment, and neuro-related diagnoses is required. Pre-approved time off and orientation hours are specified, with a 12-hour orientation.

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