Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,045 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN in Stepdown for Evansville, Indiana. This 19-bed unit manages post-procedure cardiac, neuro, and multi-system patients with emphasis on assessment and critical thinking.

The role requires a compact license, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and EPIC experience, plus 2+ years in Step Down and at least one prior travel contract. 12-hour days, 36 hours weekly, travel position.

Qualifications

• Current active compact license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS all required upon submission.
• Education Requirements: Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 solid years in Step Down nursing plus 1 travel contract, or 5 years of solid Step Down experience if no travel experience.

Responsibilities

• Post-heart cath care and titrating drips (Cardizem, Amio, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, Heparin).
• Neuro assessments including NIHSS; sepsis care and chest tube management.
• Interpretation of tele/12-lead EKGs; Epids and post-procedure cardiac care.

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Unit Nurse, Step Down Specialty, located in the healthcare provider's Midtown location. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to post-procedure cardiac, neuro, and multi-system patients within a 19-bed unit. The role requires a focus on assessment, critical thinking, and collaborative patient care.

Job Details

• Certifications: Current active compact license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS all required upon submission.
• Education Requirements: Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 solid years in Step Down nursing plus 1 travel contract, or 5 years of solid Step Down experience if no travel experience.
• Location Requirements: No specific geographic restrictions, but must meet licensing requirements.
• Schedule: 12-hour days, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Requires recent EPIC charting experience and ability to interpret tele/12-lead EKGs (pass tele tests required). Responsibilities include post-heart cath care, initiating and titrating drips (such as Cardizem, Amio, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, Heparin), neuro assessments including NIHSS, sepsis care, chest tube management, and PIV insertion. The unit comprises 19 beds with a designated step down and medical/surgical patients. The role involves working in Navy blue scrubs with no competing health system or agency logos.

Benefits

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1310494. 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.