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

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position in Bismarck, North Dakota. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical and cardiac conditions, including post-procedural care, respiratory support, and acute on chronic illnesses. The RN will perform patient monitoring, interpret strips, and manage titratable drips, contributing to a dynamic unit focused on both medical and telemetry care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with day and night rotations (7 am 7 pm, 7 pm 7 am). Shift rotation will not exceed weekly changes.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a step down or telemetry setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic experience, familiarity with telemetry, tele/monitor tech experience, and prior experience with adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Additional Information:
  • Specializes in step down care with responsibilities including reading and interpreting telemetry strips, managing titratable infusions such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine.
  • Nurses are expected to troubleshoot BiPap, trachs, and airvo devices, with telemetry techs available for monitor management.
  • Nurse aides/patient care technicians are assigned, maintaining patient ratios around 1:4-5, with a goal of 1:10.
  • Floats to additional units may be required as a help hand across various hospital areas, including Medical Services (MS) and Emergency Room (ER).
  • Uniforms: scrubs provided in any color.
  • Orientation includes two 12-hour shifts on the first weekend of hire, after which the nurse is on their own.
  • The role begins on 07/27/2026, with an entry requirement of RTO (Reasonable Transportation Option) approval for up to 7 days within the 13-week contract period.

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 #1281584. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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