Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN Stepdown in Prescott, Arizona. The role involves providing specialized care in a fast-paced step-down unit for post-procedural and cardiac patients on 12-hour day shifts, with a typical schedule of 36 hours per week.

The nurse will work in a dynamic acute care environment, administering titratable medications, monitoring cardiac protocols, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license (RN) required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience in step-down or acute care.
• Experience managing titratable drips and interpreting cardiac strips.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a fast-paced Step Down Unit.
• Monitor post-procedural and cardiac patients and adjust care plans as needed.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

2+ years experience

Cardiac monitoring

Titratable drips management

Interpretation of cardiac strips

Education

RN license

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary

Step Down Unit Nurse located at the healthcare organizations facility, specializing in acute care for post-procedural and cardiac patients. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a dynamic step down environment, supporting patient recovery and monitoring post-surgical and cardiac patients.

Job Details

• Position Title: Step Down Unit Nurse
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• End Date: 02/01/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), at least 2 years of nursing experience in a step down or acute care setting, familiarity with managing titratable drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin, and experience interpreting cardiac strips.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, scheduled 6 weeks in advance; float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The role involves working on a fast-paced adult inpatient unit, caring for geriatric, ortho, and post-procedural cardiac patients including those post-myocardial infarction, post-cardiac catheterization, and post-CABG. Nurse aids are utilized, and nurses must be comfortable managing ventilator equipment such as CPAP or BiPAP as needed. Orientation includes 8 hours of general hospital training and 12 hours on the specific unit.

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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1308996. 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.