Step Down Unit RN
Weston, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Step Down Unit A night-shift nursing position supporting patients requiring progressive cardiac and medical monitoring in an acute-care setting. The role manages complex conditions, titratable intravenous medications, telemetry monitoring, and respiratory support while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday required; call or standby may be required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of experience.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) course.
  • Active license required for submission.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for patients with cardiac conditions, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, post-cardiac catheterization needs, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, detoxification needs, respiratory distress, and sepsis.
  • Requires management of titratable intravenous medications, including nitroglycerin, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone.
  • Post-cardiac catheterization and arterial line experience are beneficial; arterial line experience is not required.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 and may increase to 1:5 based on staffing needs and support.
  • Respiratory equipment includes continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
  • Telemetry technicians monitor cardiac rhythms.
  • Orientation may be provided for up to 3 days.
  • Assignment dates are 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.

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