Step Down Unit RN
Rockford, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Night Shift Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized care to patients in the intermediate care setting, with a focus on conditions such as stroke, cardiac issues, sepsis, and surgical patients. The position requires experience with trach cares, Bipap, stroke management, and IV titration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Education Requirements: Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Years of Experience: 1 year minimum required
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Position involves duties such as heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, precedex, and other titratable and set-rate drips
• Responsibilities include troubleshooting ventilator equipment (Cpap, Bipap, high flow, etc.), interpreting rhythms on monitors, and managing patient care in a unit utilizing an EPIC charting system
• Nursing staff work with CNAs, with RN charge nurses available on each shift, who may take patient assignments when necessary
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional notes: The unit provides orientation, requires scrubs in any color, and expects adherence to a cancellation policy of 12 hours per 13 weeks

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