Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Healthforce; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 4,912,000 - 5,208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance options

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Travel support

Extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Stepdown travel assignment in Helena, MT. The 13-week contract starts 10/11/2026 with a weekly pay range of $2,076–$2,201 and guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift (12x3).

The role involves floatability to stepdown/ICU and medical-surgical units, Epic EMR documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Stepdown experience; prior travel experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Epic EMR experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for stepdown-level patients, including monitoring, administering medications, IV therapy, and ongoing assessments; implement and adjust care plans per physician orders.
• Float to stepdown/ICU and medical-surgical units as needed, maintaining safe, effective care within unit protocols.
• Maintain appropriate patient-to-nurse ratios and prioritize patient safety, using critical thinking to elevate concerns.
• Document thoroughly in the Epic EMR, including assessments, plan of care, and timely communication with the care team.
• Respond to codes as trained (BLS/ACLS) and support interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff to coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

BLS/ACLS

EMR experience

Education

2 years Stepdown experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Stepdown in Helena, MT. This travel assignment starts 10/11/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,076–$2,201 and guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 12-hour nights on a 12x3 schedule in a healthcare facility setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,076–$2,201 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract weeks: 13
• Shift: 12-hour Nights, 12x3
• Start date: 10/11/2026
• Setting: healthcare facility in Helena, MT

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for stepdown-level patients, including monitoring, administering medications, IV therapy, and ongoing assessments; implement and adjust care plans per physician orders.
• Float to stepdown/ICU and medical-surgical units as needed, maintaining safe, effective care within unit protocols.
• Maintain appropriate patient-to-nurse ratios and prioritize patient safety, using critical thinking to elevate concerns.
• Document thoroughly in the Epic EMR, including assessments, plan of care, and timely communication with the care team.
• Respond to codes as trained (BLS/ACLS) and support interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff to coordinate care and discharge planning.

Requirements

• 2 years of Stepdown experience; prior travel experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience
• Ability to float between medical floor, stepdown/ICU, and surgical/oncology units as assigned
• 200-mile radius rule applies; all RTO or schedule requests must be submitted with submittal
• Please load all demographic information at submittal (address, email, full DOB, SSN, full name) as part of the application process

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing
• Nationwide assignments
• Housing assistance options
• Extension opportunities
• Referral bonus up to $1,000

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.