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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neuro Stepdown Nurse Needed Step Down Unit This opportunity is for a skilled registered nurse in a neuro stepdown unit located at a healthcare facility. The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients with neurological diagnoses within a 30-bed unit that combines neuro stepdown and telemetry care. The position requires flexibility with ratios and experience in a similar acute care setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 3 years minimum experience in Stepdown or Telemetry units, recent Nursys license verification within the last 2 weeks.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charting system Epic, community hospital experience, LTAC experience, trauma level I or II experience, travel experience.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be comfortable with patient ratios between 1:3-5, accessing/managing ports, managing BiPAP/CPAP, caring for wounds and drains, neuro-specific protocols, and trauma-related procedures. Experience on a neuro stepdown unit monitoring telemetry is essential. Onboarding includes completing necessary labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, and all compliance documents are due 10 days prior to start date.

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 #1303952. 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