Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Prescription coverage

401(k)

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel assignment in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

The RN will provide care in a Step Down Unit, handle multiple patients, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and maintain patient safety and high-quality outcomes. Requires PA RN license, BLS, and relevant certifications; 2 years of nursing experience preferred. 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, 13 weeks.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 certifications.
• BSN preferred; 2 years nursing experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care within a care team environment.
• Manage multiple patients and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership and critical thinking to adapt to patient needs.

Skills

2 years nursing experience

Education

Pennsylvania RN license

BLS Certification

Act 31/33/34/73 certifications

BSN preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Units is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within a care team environment. This role involves managing multiple patients, ensuring safety, and collaborating with physicians, families, and healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down Unit
• Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Schedule: Rotating shift; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 certifications; High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; 2 years of nursing experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units; Additional relevant certifications in critical care nursing
• Additional Information: The role entails providing comprehensive nursing care, utilizing evidence-based practices, and fostering patient-centered, culturally competent interactions. The nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.

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

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