Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,205 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. This position involves providing specialized care on a step-down, progressive care, or telemetry unit. The role requires adaptability to various clinical settings based on the department's needs, with a focus on delivering quality patient care in an acute care environment.

Job Details:

• Position: RN - Step Down Unit
• Location: Not specified (Remote from actual facility)
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: License verification, 2 years of PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care experience, RN credential, Step Down specialty exam and skills must be completed, experience with EPIC electronic health record system, and candidate must be authorized to serve within a 40-mile radius of the assignment site
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step-down or telemetry units, proficiency with EPIC, and prior travel experience
• Additional Information: The traveler will be placed on a unit where the greatest need is, either PCU or Med/Surg/Telemetry, based on skills. The role involves floating onsite or within 40 miles if needed within skill set or to sites within the specified radius. The assignment begins on 10/18/2026 and concludes on 01/16/2027. Candidates should be prepared to verify their skills and credentials as part of the submission process.

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 #1333335. 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