Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota. This role requires caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity unit, with emphasis on stabilization and recovery.

The RN will work 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, and may float to other units as needed. Required certifications include RN license, BLS, and ACLS, with Epic EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license to practice.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant RN experience.
• Experience in step-down or telemetry units preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac and respiratory strips.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to adult and geriatric patients in a Step-Down Unit.
• Titrat e IV drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, low-dose Dopamine) as ordered.
• Titrate medications and monitor patient safety and stability.
• Read and interpret telemetry and cardiac strips; respond to changes promptly.

Skills

RN

Step-down unit

Cardiac patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary: Step Down Unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical cases, with a focus on patient stabilization and recovery. The position requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment with a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as an RN, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step-down or telemetry units, proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system, and ability to read and interpret cardiac and respiratory strips.
• Float: All areas as helping hands, with the possibility of floating to other units such as medical-surgical or emergency department as needed.
• Additional Information: The unit manages a wide variety of patients including those with cardiac, pulmonary, and post-surgical needs. Nurses may be required to titrate specific IV drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine. There is a charge nurse present on each shift, who may occasionally take a lighter patient load. The unit includes nurse aides/patient care techs, and RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry and cardiac strips. The orientation period includes two 12-hour shifts, with additional training provided before working independently.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-16

Cross Country Job ID #1303577. 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