Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,285 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) in Petoskey, Michigan. The role involves utilizing clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions related to cardiovascular care. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of the assignment. This position requires proficiency in cardiac procedures, travel flexibility, and EKG comfortability. The RN will work primarily during night shifts and should be available to work every other weekend.

Job Details:

• Location: Petoskey, Michigan
• Specialty: Step Down Unit (Cardiovascular Registered Nurse)
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 07/13/2026
• Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification; 1+ year of Stepdown experience; proficiency in cardiac procedures; BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications; experience in EKG; willingness to float to similar units.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with national clinical trials or research departments related to cardiovascular care is a plus.
• Float: Float to similar units may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves caring for a diverse patient population including post-operative heart surgery patients, congestive heart failure, and electrophysiology cases. The facility has received recognition for outstanding patient care, including a Silver Beacon Award (2014) and being named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S. Submission requires completion of a skills checklist within one year of application.

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 #1276612. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus