Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Step Down Unit RN St. Louis, MO. This position involves providing direct patient care in a Surgical Stepdown setting for various post-operative and high-acuity surgical patients. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within a fast-paced hospital environment. Job Details Role: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Surgical Stepdown Location: St. Louis, MO Schedule: Days, 0700-1930 shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week Education and Certification: Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure requirements, BLS, and ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA) Experience: 0 years, preferred 2 years of Stepdown or ICU experience, post-op care, Bipap, cardiac gtt, time management, critical thinking Unit Information: 29 beds, patient ratio 1:3/4, utilizes EPIC electronic medical record system Responsibilities: Utilizes nursing process to care for post-trauma, surgical, and medical patients; promotes patient rights and confidentiality; coordinates patient care with other departments; maintains professional accountability Float: Float rotation may be required Additional: Candidate must have a positive attitude, problem solving skills, and be a team player. Must meet all facility dress code requirements. 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 Cross Country Job ID 1309645. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit 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. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus