Travel Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit - Altoona, PA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr rotating, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,248 a week in all, a taxable rate of $27.24 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

The healthcare provider is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in the location specified. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care within a specialized unit, supporting patient outcomes through patient-centered care, and collaborating with the care team. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, patient-focused environment dedicated to clinical excellence.

Job Details

• Responsibilities: Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors; actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts; utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care improvement; applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment; formulates daily goals and a care plan involving patient partnership; demonstrates critical thinking and comprehensive patient documentation; incorporates national professional organization and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction; creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience; responds willingly to care team needs; participates in work that enhances patient care and professional practice environment; demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies them in teaching patients, families, and staff; develops and maintains productive relationships internally and externally; communicates safety hazards effectively; and performs duties in accordance with competencies and behaviors.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; at least 2 years of related experience; valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; valid PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73 certifications.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The position starts on 11/16/2026 and ends on 02/13/2027. No travel is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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