Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,405 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Golden, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A registered nurse specializing in Step Down Units (SDU) at a healthcare facility. The role involves performing independent nursing functions, managing drips, and caring for more acute patients within a 32-bed unit. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring support and restoration of life and well-being through direct patient care and delegated medical functions.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, three shifts per week, with weekend requirements. On-call duties may be discussed during the interview.
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license in the state of practice, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association).
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a registered nurse is preferred.
• Responsibilities: Performs health assessments, provides health teaching and counseling, executes delegated medical functions, reviews and monitors therapy plans, documents according to guidelines, and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Additional Information: May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications based on business needs.

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 #1338338. 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