Step Down Unit RN
Lubbock, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty in Step Down Unit Location: unspecified. This short-term contract positions qualified RNs to provide specialized care in a Level II Trauma Center with 379 beds. The role involves floating between units and handling complex patient needs with various clinical protocols.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Education Requirements: At least 1 year of RN experience and an active, valid state license (compact license accepted).
• Location Requirements: Within 50 miles of the facility.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 0 years (default) or prior relevant clinical experience.
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, at least 36 hours weekly.
• Special requirements: Must have ICU or Step Down experience, proficiency in cardiac telemetry, managing drips, and hemodynamic monitoring; excellent understanding of trauma patient care protocols.
• Responsibilities include managing patients with complex diagnoses such as renal failure, CVA, surgical drains, and more, along with titrating medications and providing comprehensive bedside care.
• Candidate must demonstrate flexibility to float between units, adhere to the hospitals dress code, and comply with assignment duration and scheduling policies.
• Additional information: Candidates are required to have at least 1 year of prior nursing experience, with a history of charting with Epic, and must be prepared to work a short, high-demand contract spanning from 11/1/2026 to 12/13/2026.
• Submittal: Candidates must include responses to questions regarding prior employment at a Providence facility, provide 2 references, and meet the other submission criteria.

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