Travel Step-Down Registered Nurse - $1,539 per week

Junxion Med Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Waco, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Summary:

Junxion Med Staffing is looking for a PCU/Stepdown RN to take an assignment in Waco, Texas.

This assignment lasts 13 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on August 2, 2026.

If the start date, shift, or pay doesn’t line up with what you're looking for, let’s talk. We often have multiple openings in the same market. Give us a call opt 1

Job Details:

• Shift: 12H Days
• Total Weekly Hours: 36
• Certifications: Nursys, License/Certificate Verification
• Trauma Level:
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

The job description outlines specific requirements and preferences for candidates in terms of skills, experience, licensure, certifications, and onboarding documentation: **Experience and Skills:** - High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) - Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) - Stable Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Management - Experience with Postoperative Day 1 (POD#1) management for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR), and Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR) - Cardiovascular and Vascular experience - Experience with procedures such as Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repair, Lobectomy, Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) - Management of conditions like Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI), ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Pacemaker management - Experience with Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding (GIB), Post Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Respiratory Failure, Tracheostomies - Work on a 30-bed Stepdown Unit and float within the Critical Care Service Line **Licensure and Certifications:** - Nursys - License/Certificate Verification **Onboarding and Health Requirements:** - Ascension core onboarding requirements, including various professional attestations and checklist/testings such as Ascension Specialty Exam, Ascension Core Competencies, Ascension EKG Exam, Ascension Unit Specific Checklist, Ascension Epic Test-Out - Personal health history requirements including MMR, Hepatitis B, Health Statement, Fit Test, 2 Step PPD or IGRA, Varicella, Tdap - Optional/conditional: Influenza Vaccine, Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire **Professional Documentation:** - Ascension Profile - 2 Professional References - Criminal Background Check Results - Education Verification - Employment Verification - Confirmation of Assignment All documentation requirements for onboarding are specified for submission or internal processing, with some items marked optional. The role also requires meeting certain health and professional benchmarks to ensure compliance with organizational and licensing standards.

When you apply with Junxion, you speak with a live U.S.-based recruiter who understands the travel market. No call centers. No automated responses. Our team works directly with you throughout your assignment.

Benefits:

• Insurance Plans starting under $175/month for employees
• Referral Bonus 
• Additional contract bonus opportunities
• Vacation Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with access to financial advisors

Junxion was built by a traveler and designed to support travelers. You will have a dedicated recruiter and support team based in the U.S. who will guide you through credentialing, submission, and onboarding to help ensure you start on time and have a smooth assignment.

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About the Company:

Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with meaningful opportunities.

Our goal is simple: provide strong support, transparent communication, and assignments that make sense for your career and your life.

*Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and may be subject to change during an assignment.

For all employees and employee applicants, Junxion Med Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.

Junxion Med Staffing Job ID #1375836. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Junxion Med Staffing

Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a former healthcare traveler who understands the challenges healthcare professionals face - because we’ve been there.

We specialize in placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in both short-term and permanent roles across a wide range of specialties. Whether you're looking for a travel contract or a long-term fit, we work to ensure the right match between each healthcare professional and facility.

At Junxion, we keep it simple:

● Transparent communication. No surprises, no hidden details, just honest conversations so you always know what to expect.

● Dedicated support. From job search to contract negotiations and throughout your assignment, you’ll have a recruiter who’s with you every step of the way.

● Competitive pay and benefits. We advocate for you to be fairly compensated and supported in your goals.

● A focus on your success. When healthcare professionals feel valued and empowered, patient care improves and that’s what it’s all about.

You’re not just a number here. You’re part of a team that actually cares. Let’s find your next great opportunity together.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Mileage reimbursement