Progressive Care Unit RN
Pontiac, MI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit, Pontiac: The Registered Nurse provides quality, patient-centered care by following individualized nursing care plans and coordinating care for patients in a progressive care setting. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, education, documentation, discharge planning, and supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift when applicable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience.
• Responsibilities: Complete nursing assessments within eight hours of admission; develop and implement individualized care plans; identify patient and family education needs; document assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and promptly; participate in rehabilitation programming; initiate discharge planning upon admission; communicate changes in patient status to the care team; delegate appropriately; provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel; promote patient and employee safety; support team functioning; monitor supplies and equipment needs; assume charge responsibilities following orientation when requested; and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Additional Information: The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care, patient safety, and quality outcomes. The role requires effective prioritization, time management, clinical decision-making, and a positive, encouraging approach to patient care.

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