Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,065 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Unit position providing nursing care across multiple inpatient settings based on patient and operational needs. The role requires strong clinical adaptability, experience with the EPIC electronic health record system, and the ability to support varied patient populations. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts totaling 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; NIH certification; minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; prior travel nursing experience; proficiency with the EPIC electronic health record system.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, every other weekend and every other holiday, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role may float within the clinicians skill set across the Acuity Adaptable Unit, Medical/Surgical, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Emergency Department patients boarded in the Emergency Department. Floating may occur onsite according to the greatest clinical need.

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 #1344696. 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