Travel Step Down Unit RN - $3,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse in a healthcare facility located in a high-acuity inpatient setting. This role involves providing specialized care to patients transitioning from intensive care, managing various medical conditions, and maintaining patient stability. The position requires adaptability to different patient needs and operational protocols within the unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Travel RN will work three 12-hour shifts with rotating nights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves being scheduled into a holiday and weekend rotation.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to practice nursing, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), and a minimum of 2 years of cardiac, step-down, or similar acute care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with EMR systems, specifically EPIC, and familiarity with medical equipment such as telemetry monitors, chest tubes, and central lines.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit is an inpatient acute floor with 32 private beds. Orientation will include one day with the education team and one day of floor-specific training. The team uses EPIC for charting and Pyxis for medication dispensing. The patient-to-nurse ratio is approximately 3-4 patients per nurse. Dress code is scrubs of any color.

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 #1322273. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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