Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,810 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Waco, Texas. This assignment is in a 30-bed step-down unit focusing on high-acuity cardiac and vascular care.

Shifts are 12-hour nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week for 13 weeks. Candidates must hold a valid RN license (Nursys), provide a current resume, and two professional references; completion of the Ascension Skills Checklist is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license verified through Nursys.
• Current professional resume, profile, and two professional references.
• Completion of the Ascension Skills Checklist.

Responsibilities

• Float across critical care service lines within a 30-bed step-down unit.
• Manage patients requiring close monitoring in high-acuity cardiac/vascular/thoracic cases.
• Provide patient care in a dynamic critical care environment.

Skills

RN

Stepdown

Education

RN license (Nursys)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse Specialist / Specialty in a 30-bed step-down unit. This position involves managing patients requiring close monitoring and care, with experience in high-acuity scenarios such as CABG, AVR, MVR procedures, vascular, thoracic surgeries, and complex cardiac and vascular conditions. The assignment is located in a clinical setting where the focus is on providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic critical care environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts (12 hours) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license verified through Nursys, current professional resume, profile, and two professional references; completion of the Ascension Skills Checklist.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with HFNC, BIPAP, stable GTT management, and familiarity with post-operative cardiac and vascular patient care, including unit experience in a step-down or critical care environment.
• Additional Information: The role involves float responsibilities across critical care service lines within a 30-bed step-down unit, providing patient care for complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery cases. The position is governed by hospital standards and protocols, including SOPs and clinical guidelines.

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 #1319437. 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