Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,300 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A registered nurse specializing in Step Down Units is needed for a night shift position in an acute care setting. The role involves caring for patients with diverse medical, neuro, and surgical conditions, including respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and post-operative cases. The position requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience and proper licensure to ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; BLS certification required; ACLS recommended; at least 1 year of clinical experience in ICU/Intermediate or Step Down units; experience with ventilated and trached patients; ability to titrate drips such as Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors; knowledge of telemetry monitoring; proficiency in reading bedside monitors (Phillips monitors); proven ability to work in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Extensive ICU/Intermediate experience; experience with complex respiratory and post-surgical patients; familiarity with EPIC charting system; ability to float to ICU, Step Down, or General Medical units as needed
• Additional Information: The unit accommodates 21 beds with a nurse-patient ratio of 3:1. Two patient care technicians support each shift, each caring for up to 10 patients if the unit is full. Nurses are expected to participate in the organizations holiday and weekend rotation schedule. No call or standby requirements. Floating to other units including ICU is possible based on experience. Orientation involves a one-day training on EPIC, a one-day unit orientation, and one day on the floor with an RN.

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 #1317024. 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