Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,120 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

401k retirement plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a travel RN for a Step Down Unit night shift. The assignment runs 12-hour nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 10/26/2026 and ending 01/18/2027, in an acute care facility.

You will provide care for adult and geriatric patients, monitor cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and oversee cardiac drips, with float within the unit as needed; housing and travel benefits apply.

Qualifications

• RN license in state and 2 years of nursing experience.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with cardiac drips (no titration) and chest tubes.
• Understanding of telemetry monitoring in a step-down/unit environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adult and geriatric patients in a step-down unit.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and manage dysrhythmias.
• Oversee administration of cardiac drips and related devices.
• Float within service line as needed.

Skills

ACLS

BCLS

Cardiac telemetry

Dysrhythmias interpretation

Cardiac drips management (no titration

Chest tubes

Telemetry monitoring

RN license

Education

RN license in state

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Specialty: Stepdown

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 10/26/2026

Duration: 12 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Step Down Unit Nursing, located in an acute care facility, is seeking qualified registered nurses to join the team for a night shift assignment. This role involves providing exceptional patient care to adult and geriatric populations within a specialized step-down environment. The position requires flexibility to work across dual units, including progressive care and general floor care, with responsibilities centered around cardiac monitoring, management of dysrhythmias, and the oversight of cardiac drips.

Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week

• Required Qualifications: RN license in the state, 2 years of nursing experience, ACLS and BCLS certifications, experience with cardiac telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of cardiac drips (no titration), chest tubes, and telemetry monitoring.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a step-down or telemetry unit, experience with trauma level I or II, and exposure to complex cardiac patient populations.

Float: Will float within service line.

Additional Information: The assignment involves managing patients with lung transplant, lung surgeries, lobectomy, mass removal, wedge resection, bronchial sleeve, esophagectomy, and hiatal hernia repair. All nurses will work on a dual unit with patient ratios typically ranging from 2-3 on PCU and 4-5 on the floor. Orientation is approximately 36 hours, and RTO requests are limited to a maximum of 7 days. Travel and licensing details must be adhered to, with no local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius. The start date for this assignment is October 26, 2026, with a scheduled end date of January 18, 2027.

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
• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE credits
• 401k retirement planReferral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1321842. 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.