Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Castro Valley, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Neuro Stepdown Nurse in the step down unit. The position involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with neurological conditions, including stroke and other neuro-related diagnoses, on a 12-hour day shift schedule. The role requires a dedicated professional experienced in acute care settings and neuro patient management.

Job Details

• Certifications and Requirements: CA RN License, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, with at least 2 years of experience in a step down or telemetry unit. Valid CA licensure obtained via Nursys within the last 2 weeks.
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Experience: Experience in stepdown or telemetry units, with at least 2 years of clinical background preferred.
• Skills: Managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP, blood products, central lines, chest tubes, cranial procedures, CVA management, feeding tubes, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, intracranial bleeds, PPE, IV insertions, neuro stepdown care, non-invasive airway management, orthopedic trauma, oxygen therapy, PCA, PICC lines, dialysis management, neurosurgery pre/post care, renal failure, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, IV management, substance withdrawal, telemetry, tracheostomy, rapid response/team activation, wound care.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Care for adult and geriatric patients, with a daily census of approximately 29 patients, on a 30-bed neuro unit with a mix of ratios, including 3:1 for step down and 4:1 for telemetry.
• Additional Information: Experience with charting systems (Epic), community hospital environment, and neuro-related diagnoses is required. Pre-approved time off and orientation hours are specified, with a 12-hour orientation.

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 #1334461. 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