Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,075 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

CE credits

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel assignment in Prescott, AZ. You will work 12-hour days on a 36-hour weekly schedule, covering a Step Down Unit in a high-acuity setting.

Ideal candidates have ACLS/BLS, an active RN license in the assignment state, and 2+ years in step-down or similar acute care. The role supports float pool coverage across Med/Surg Tele and PCU.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• RN license in good standing in the state of assignment.
• Minimum 2 years of step-down or similar acute care experience.
• Current ability to work 12-hour day shifts on a travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on a dedicated Step Down Unit in a high-acuity setting.
• Manage post-ICU patients and cardiac/geriatric populations.
• Coordinate with float pool on Med/Surg Tele and PCU coverage.
• Interpret patient data and manage titratable drips.

Education

ACLS

BLS

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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Nurse Step Down Unit Flexible Location

This role involves providing specialized care on a step down unit within an acute care setting. The nurse will be responsible for managing patients transitioning from intensive care, with an emphasis on post-procedural recovery, cardiac patients, and geriatric populations.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Certifications: ACLS, BLS; Education Requirements: RN license; Experience: at least 2 years in a step down or similar acute care setting; Location Requirements: must be licensed in the state of assignment; Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing titratable drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin; familiarity with Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) is advantageous.
• Additional Information: The role involves working on a float pool covering MedSurg Tele and PCU units across two campuses, supporting inpatients including post-cardiac intervention patients and geriatric populations. The unit's nurse-patient ratios are 1:4 in PCU and 1:5-6 in MedSurg Tele. The unit utilizes nurse aids, monitor techs, and advanced equipment like CPAP and BiPAP machines. Flexibility with schedule and location, along with proficiency in interpreting strips and managing drips, are required. Orientation includes general hospital training plus unit-specific shifts.

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.

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

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.