Step Down Unit RN
Golden, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This position provides nursing care for patients requiring progressive or intermediate care, including management of intravenous drips and higher-acuity needs. Responsibilities include assessing patient health, developing and evaluating care plans, providing treatment and education, coordinating referrals, and documenting care in accordance with applicable standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, three shifts per week, totaling 36 hours per week; weekend availability is required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least one year of nursing experience.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing.
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or a compact Registered Nurse license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in nursing.
  • Previous experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in a 32-bed step-down or intermediate care unit.
  • Manages intravenous drips and patients with higher-acuity needs.
  • Performs ongoing health assessments and evaluates patient responses to treatment.
  • Provides health teaching, health counseling, therapy, and restorative treatment.
  • Executes delegated medical functions and refers patients for additional evaluation or treatment when needed.
  • Reviews and monitors treatment plans.
  • Documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational guidelines.
  • May be required to float to other departments within the scope of competency and qualifications.
  • On-call availability may be discussed during the hiring process.

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