Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,220 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) for a Step Down Unit position in Nebraska. This role involves caring for patients with complex medical conditions across the adult to geriatric population. The RN will be responsible for monitoring critically ill patients, managing titratable drips, and collaborating with a team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026. Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a similar unit. Patient Demographics and Conditions: Young adults through geriatrics, with diagnoses including sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and other complex medical issues. Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 for nurses, 1:10 for CNAs, with CNAs available based on census. Duties and Responsibilities: Managing multiple patient conditions, titrating set rate drips such as Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin. Reading and interpreting telemonitor strips. Conducting shift change, admissions, and discharges efficiently, with a strong focus on teamwork and positive patient experience. Unit Specifics: Training includes one week of classroom education followed by 2-12 hour shifts on the floor. Transition to virtual nursing in June will alter nurse-to-patient ratios to 1:6, with virtual nurses assisting with admissions, discharges, and education. Float Requirements: May float to Medical-Surgical, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or Skilled Care units. Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs. Additional Notes: High patient flow environment with rapid admissions and discharges. Successful nurses exhibit teamwork, a friendly attitude, and engagement in bedside reporting and hourly rounding. 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 1298989. 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