Travel Step Down Unit RN

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

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Step Down Unit Nurse (RN) Days

Location:

the organizations healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized care in a dedicated step down unit specializing in cardiac, neuro, and surgical patients. The role requires delivering expert patient assessment, managing complex clinical conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes during a 12-hour day shift.

• Certifications required: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Must have current active compact license.
• Education Requirements:
  
  Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years RN experience with at least 1 full year on a step down unit, including one travel assignment, and trauma level II experience.
• Location Requirements:
  No specific geographic restrictions aside from a 40-mile radius rule for local candidates.
• Schedule:
  
  12-hour days, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with the potential for 48-hour shifts upon request.
• Responsibilities include interpretation of tele and 12-lead EKGs, initiation and titration of drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, and Insulin, as well as post-surgical assessment, neuro assessments, dysphagia screening, and managing cardiac and neuro patient populations.
• Additional clinical skills preferred: stable home vents, PleurX drain/pericardial drains, lumbar drains, VP shunts, Narcan drips. Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required.
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required within skillset to other campuses with a minimum of 2 hours' notice for cross-campus float.
• Nurse will be responsible for participating in bi-weekly orientation and must be available to work three weekends every six-week schedule and every other holiday.

• 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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus