Travel Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit - Henderson, KY

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,056 a week in all, a taxable rate of $21.92 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in the Step Down Unit at a healthcare facility located in Henderson. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions, including patients requiring drips such as insulin, heparin, and cardiac medications. The position is scheduled for day shifts with a 12-hour shift duration, offering a dynamic environment that requires strong clinical skills and adaptability.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), minimum of 2 years RN experience including at least one year in a stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU), recent EPIC charting experience, and relevant clinical skills such as tele interpretation, insulin and heparin titration.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The assignment lasts for 13 weeks beginning on 11/16/2026, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week and potential for overtime after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts. The role may require float to nearby campuses with a 2-hour notice period, including mid-shift floats within the same campus. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing complex patient populations, and demonstrating resilience and strong assessment skills. The unit has 15 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 for days and 1:5-6 for nights.
• Submission Requirements: Applicants should attach all required certifications upon application, including active licensure, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

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