Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,855 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A Level of Care Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is needed in an acute care setting. This role involves caring for patients on a step-down unit with cardiac drip titration experience, including monitoring sites, pulling sheaths, and providing general medical-surgical patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: Cardiac drip titration experience required; experience with pulling sheaths, monitoring sites, and general med/surg patient knowledge is essential.
• Certifications & Education: ACLS and BLS certifications required; no BSN required.
• Schedule: Shift details include working days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Experience Required: A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a relevant setting.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes: Cardiac drip titration experience required.
  • Unit setting: Cath lab recovery/observation unit.
  • Cancellation policy: Up to 4 cancellations per 13-week contract, or 3 if 12 weeks or less, may result in full shift pay in lieu of canceled hours.
  • Charting System: Paragon.
  • License to Submit: Yes.
  • Shift Notes: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every other weekend.
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026.
  • End Date: 01/25/2027.

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 #1328527. 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