Jobs · South Dakota

Travel Step Down Unit RN - $3,510 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Sioux Falls, SD · 2 wk ago
On-siteInternship

Specialty: Stepdown • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/31/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

The healthcare organization is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The successful candidate will work in an acute care setting with a focus on cardiac patient care. The role involves rotating shifts with responsibilities including patient monitoring and intervention, and requires current certification and experience in a high-acuity environment.

Schedule

  • Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift
  • Minimum of 48 hours per week
  • Includes night hours or rotating shifts
  • Every other weekend or straight weekends
  • Every other holiday

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and intervene for patients in a Step Down Unit
  • Badge in and out at the facility
  • Float to other units as a cardiac nurse with critical care experience

Requirements

  • Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
  • Licensed to submit credentials in South Dakota
  • Must note in submission if ever employed at the facility before, with stipulation on prior employment end date
  • Critical care experience preferred

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

Additional Information

  • Scrubs are provided
  • Unit has a trauma level designated as acute care setting

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.

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