Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,185 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance package

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. The RN will work in high-acuity cardiac PCUs with telemetry, focusing on rhythm management and post-procedure care.

Requirements include an active RN license, 1 year of cardiac experience, and proficiency with cardiac drips and dysrhythmia exams. This travel role offers a 13-week assignment with nights and 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent cardiac unit experience
• Current RN license in Georgia
• Experience with cardiac drips incl. insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, lasix, nitroglycerin
• Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a Dysrhythmia Exam on first attempt

Responsibilities

• Work in high-acuity cardiac PCU with telemetry
• Deliver patient care for post-procedure and monitored cardiac patients
• Perform ongoing rhythm interpretation and cardio-pulmonary monitoring
• Float rotation not required for this position
• Rotate through 12-hour night shifts with at least 36 hours weekly

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Cardiac rhythm management

Critical care nursing

Tools

Insulin

Milrinone

Dobutamine

Amiodarone

Heparin

Lasix

Nitroglycerin

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Step Down Unit care in the Atlanta, GA area. The position involves working on high-acuity, cardiac-focused Progressive Care Units (PCUs) with a strong emphasis on telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm management. The RN will be responsible for delivering patient care to individuals with complex cardiac conditions, including post-procedure patients and those requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Current RN license, minimum of 1 year of recent cardiac unit experience, experience with cardiac drips listed (such as Insulin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Heparin, Lasix, Nitroglycerin), telemetry interpretation, and successfully passing a telemetry exam.
• Required Competencies: Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a Dysrhythmia Exam on the first attempt (exam is paper-based, proctored, and requires calipers).
• Unit Focus: High-acuity cardiac PCU with frequent admissions/discharges, significant procedural volume, and high patient acuity.
• Cardiac Drips Experience: Must have experience with insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, lasix, nitroglycerin.
• Equipment & Specialty Experience: No ventilator patients; heart transplant and LVAD experience preferred but training available. Must have a rating of "4" on all cardiac skills checklist; chest tube experience required.
• Common Patient Populations: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT, VTach, VFib, FVO, chest pain, hypertension, heart transplant, congenital heart disease, LVAD patients.
• Procedures: Right & left heart catheterizations, sheath removal, stent placement, valve procedures, STEMI/NSTEMI care, pacemakers, ICDs, cardioversions, ablations, groin site management.
• Float: Float rotation is not required for this position.

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 reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320566. 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