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

Cross Country Nurses; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health insurance

Dependent health coverage

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role focuses on caring for adult and geriatric patients in a specialized step-down unit, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour minimum per week schedule.

Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and oversight of non-titrated cardiac drips, with dual-unit coverage across PCU and floor care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state (Missouri for this assignment).
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Manage patient care for adult and geriatric populations in a step-down unit.
• Oversee cardiac drips (no titration) and respond to changes in patient status.

Skills

RN

ACLS

BCLS

Telemetry

Dysrhythmias

Cardiac Drips

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• 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.

Job Details

• 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

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.

Additional Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus