Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,420 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 4 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty in Step Down Unit Location: unspecified. This short-term contract positions qualified RNs to provide specialized care in a Level II Trauma Center with 379 beds. The role involves floating between units and handling complex patient needs with various clinical protocols.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Education Requirements: At least 1 year of RN experience and an active, valid state license (compact license accepted).
• Location Requirements: Within 50 miles of the facility.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 0 years (default) or prior relevant clinical experience.
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, at least 36 hours weekly.
• Special requirements: Must have ICU or Step Down experience, proficiency in cardiac telemetry, managing drips, and hemodynamic monitoring; excellent understanding of trauma patient care protocols.
• Responsibilities include managing patients with complex diagnoses such as renal failure, CVA, surgical drains, and more, along with titrating medications and providing comprehensive bedside care.
• Candidate must demonstrate flexibility to float between units, adhere to the hospitals dress code, and comply with assignment duration and scheduling policies.
• Additional information: Candidates are required to have at least 1 year of prior nursing experience, with a history of charting with Epic, and must be prepared to work a short, high-demand contract spanning from 11/1/2026 to 12/13/2026.
• Submittal: Candidates must include responses to questions regarding prior employment at a Providence facility, provide 2 references, and meet the other submission criteria.

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 #1337696. 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