Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,070 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: 11/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN - Night Shift - Locally in an unspecified location. This role involves providing patient care in a Step Down (Progressive Care Unit) setting within a healthcare facility. The position requires adaptable skills in both PCU and Medical-Surgical Telemetry Acute Care environments, with a focus on delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with moderate acuity needs.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid Nursing license, completion of the RN program, and a minimum of 1 year of relevant healthcare experience.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current nursing license, RN certification, minimum 1 year of experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care, experience evaluating patients in a step-down environment, EPIC EMR experience, and completion of the Ascension Skills Checklist.
• Additional Information: The traveler will be assigned based on the unit's greatest need, whether in PCU or Medical-Surgical Telemetry, and must be able to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if necessary.

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 #1338272. 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