Travel Step Down Unit RN - $3,015 per week

About the role

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) providing specialized nursing care across inpatient units, including ICU, step-down, and medical/surgical units, based on competency. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care in an acute setting for patients with cardiac, ortho/neuro, surgical, and medical conditions. Cross Country Nurses offers competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support for travel nurses seeking assignments that align with their lifestyle and career goals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on ventilators (Cpap and BiPap)
• Read strip monitors with monitor tech support
• Manage titratable or set-rate drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, insulin, and others
• Work primarily in step-down areas

Requirements

• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• BSN required
• Current RN license to submit

Skills

• Operation of Cpap and BiPap equipment
• ICU ventilator management
• Strip monitor interpretation
• Administration of titratable drips (Heparin, Cardizem, insulin, etc.)
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system

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

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• 12‑hour shifts, days and evenings
• Minimum 48 hours per week guaranteed
• Weekends as scheduled
• Unit operates with charge nurse/house supervisor system; free charge day shifts Monday‑Friday, 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• Nurses assigned via daily staff calls; float pool of nine nurses and strong