Step Down Unit RN
Fort Smith, AR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Step Down, Fort Smith, AR. This position provides care for post-operative, cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, and stroke patients in a step-down setting. The role requires strong assessment skills, cardiac drip management, respiratory support capabilities, and the ability to recognize patient deterioration.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, scheduled for 36 hours per week (3x12), with every other weekend coverage; no call is required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Active Registered Nurse credentials
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • At least 2 years of experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Experience caring for patients following cardiovascular surgery and stroke
  • Ability to titrate cardiac drips, including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, and esmolol
  • Competency with BiPAPs and Airvos
  • Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient
  • Patient population includes post-operative, cardiovascular, neurological, full-stroke, respiratory, step-down, and intensive care patients
  • Team-oriented approach to patient care
  • Black scrubs are required; hoodies are not permitted

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