Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,965 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: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Birmingham, Alabama healthcare organization is seeking qualified candidates for a Step Down Unit (SDU) Registered Nurse position. The role requires a minimum of two years experience in the specialty area, along with travel experience. Candidates must already possess an active compact or Alabama nursing license and bring their license on the first day. The assignment starts on 07/13/2026, with shifts scheduled during the day. This position is for a hospital or healthcare facility location in Birmingham, Alabama.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Step Down Unit (SDU)
• Address: Birmingham, Alabama
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, dayshift
• Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience in the specialty, travel experience, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, active compact or Alabama license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Not specified, so omitted.
• Additional Information: Unable to approve any Request Time Off (RTO) between 07/19/2026 08/08/2026. The organization cannot start travelers during the week of 07/19/2026 07/25/2026.
• Experience Requirement: 0 years (minimum experience explicitly stated as 2 years within the qualifications).

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 #1278455. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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