Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,190 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit, available in Rock Island, Illinois. This travel assignment requires candidates to provide high-quality care to cardiac step down patients within a busy healthcare facility. Candidates are required to bring their active Illinois license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Rock Island, Illinois
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Schedule: Night shift; 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license at the time of submission; 24 months of current cardiac step down or progressive care experience; BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications; EPIC electronic medical record experience; experience with EPIC in a step down or progressive care setting; ability to provide quality patient care according to facility standards
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: Candidates must have a minimum of 24 months of relevant experience, with a focus on cardiac step down care. Employment history/resume should reflect all relevant experience, and a professional reference from a supervisor or nurse manager from within the past 24 months is preferred.

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 #1264398. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus