Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,990 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The profession is Registered Nurse (RN) in the Step Down Unit, located in Atlanta, GA. This position involves working in an advanced progressive care setting, with responsibilities centered around caring for post-cardiac surgery patients, including those with ventricular assist devices. The role requires adherence to hospital protocols and clinical standards specific to this specialty. Job Details: Shift: Days, 12 hours per shift Schedule: Days; minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: 18 months of recent experience in the specialty within the past 3 years, Georgia or compact license in hand, ACLS certification, no vent experience required Additional Information: Submission process includes an interview by the nurse manager. Assignment length is 13 weeks, with start dates available every Monday. Scrubs requirednavy blue. 50 mile radiusno local travelers. Unit functions like an intensive care unit but is classified as an advanced progressive care unit due to patient ratios. Patients include 24-hour post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) cardiac surgery patients with chest tubes, no vents, LVADs with courses provided. Rhythm identification test is required and proctored, with two attempts allowed. 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 Posted Date: 2026-08-22 Cross Country Job ID 1292536. 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