Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,170 per week

Job Summary

The role provides acute care on a Med/Tele Step Down unit, supporting adult and geriatric patients with a focus on cardiac-related needs and PCU-level overflow.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret telemetry/monitor strips
• Care for adults and geriatrics with common diagnoses including cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, and patients requiring PCU level care
• Manage titratable or set rate infusions as applicable (including amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, and furosemide, with occasional low-dose dopamine)
• Provide care for patients who may require noninvasive respiratory support (including BiPAP and BiPAP-related needs) and support with troubleshooting as needed
• Floating support across other unit areas may be required as assisting coverage, including full patient load PCU and full patient assignment in MS as needed
• Onboarding includes 212 hour shifts during orientation with Friday and Saturday of the first week of orientation and completion on own by the following Sunday

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• RN licensure (license required to submit)
• PCU experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic preferred

Additional Information

• 32-bed unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:45 with occasional 56 on nights
• PCU level overflow patients may be present
• Charge nurse exists on each shift and may occasionally take a light assignment (23 patients)
• Cancellation expectations are 4 shifts per contract (or 3 shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks)

Benefits

• 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

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.