Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,960 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bay City, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a facility location. This role involves utilizing advanced patient monitoring equipment, performing assessments, administering medications and therapies, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams. The RN will care for patients recovering from surgeries, cardiac events, or with complex medical conditions, providing education to patients and families, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state nursing license for Michigan; 2 years of RN experience in step down or progressive care units; telemetry monitoring experience; Cerner EMR proficiency; Certifications in BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with patient education and complex medication management is advantageous.
• Additional Information: The role emphasizes assessment and intervention in patients with cardiac and neurological conditions, including those requiring neuro checks and ventilator management. The position starts on 10/05/2026 and concludes on 01/04/2027.

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 #1316717. 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