Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,025 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare professional position in a Step Down Unit is located at a facility requiring a minimum of two years of recent experience in the specialty. The role involves working 36 hours per week, with shifts of 12 hours, scheduled on days. This temporary assignment spans approximately 13 weeks, beginning on October 12, 2026, with an end date of January 9, 2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: All shifts are 12 hours, scheduled during the day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in the specialty, a minimum of 2 years recent experience in the Step Down Unit, travel experience, and Epic electronic medical record experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications or experience in critical care or telemetry units are desirable.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: All assignments are 36 hours per week, with shifts scheduled during daytime hours. Candidates must possess the required certifications and meet all experience prerequisites.

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 #1323150. 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