Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Newburgh, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Nurse, Step Down Unit, located at the organizations healthcare facility, provides specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring following various medical procedures. This role involves delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care by utilizing clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Must have current active compact nursing license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIHSS. Minimum of 2 years RN experience, with at least 1 full year of stepdown experience, and one prior travel assignment required.
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours minimum per week.
• Additional Information: Recent EPIC charting experience is required and will require a checkoff class. Must be able to interpret Tele/12-lead EKGs, initiate/titrate drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, Insulin, etc.), and perform post-surgical assessments. The unit has 16 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 during the day and 1:3-4 (up to 1:5 for Med/Surg). The unit supports a team-oriented environment with excellent CNA support. Candidates should demonstrate strong assessment skills, resilience, adaptability, and social aptitude.
• Additional details include cross-campus float requirements within skillset, weekend and holiday rotations, and unit-specific policies.

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 #1338402. 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