Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,960 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse specializing in Telemetry, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The position involves providing care for adult and geriatric patients with varying diagnoses, including cardiac conditions, post-procedural care, and medical-surgical needs. The role requires a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); two years of clinical experience; North Dakota licensure; ability to read and interpret cardiac strips; experience with adult and geriatric patient populations; proficiency with Epic electronic health record system; tele/heart unit experience; able to perform titration of drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience; comfortable with first-time travel assignments; familiarity with the facilitys charting and workflows.
• Care Setting: Acute care in a step down unit with approximately 32 beds, staffed with nurses, nurse aides, and monitor technicians.
• Responsibilities: Monitoring and interpreting telemetry, troubleshooting Bipap, trachs, and airvo devices, managing patient care and titratable drips, and collaborating with charge nurses and support staff.
• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, with rotation scheduled weekly; staff scheduled by management with possible blocked schedules.
• Additional Information: Orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts on Friday and Saturday; full on-unit orientation followed by independent work. Floating to other hospital areas as needed; all duties performed in accordance with facility 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 #1282881. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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