Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,190 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing role in Morgantown, West Virginia.

The position focuses on night shifts in a neuro step-down unit, supporting patients with stroke and other neurological conditions, with NIHSS and BLS required and 2+ years of neuroscience experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS certification; NIHSS certification required at submission.
• Minimum 2 years of neuroscience or step-down ICU nursing experience.
• RN licensure in the state of West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity neuroscience patients in a dedicated neuro step-down unit.
• Manage care for patients with stroke, seizures, craniotomies, and other neuro conditions.
• Follow protocols and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

RN

Neuroscience experience

BLS certified

NIHSS certification

12-hour shifts

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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) Night Shifts 9/21/2026 to 12/21/2026. This position involves providing care to higher acuity neuroscience patients in a dedicated neuro step-down and epilepsy monitoring unit. The RN will care for patients with strokes, seizures, craniotomies, TPA administration, and other neurological conditions, following established protocols and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights 3, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours/week. Schedule allows for three consecutive shifts, but flexibility is preferred.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; NIHSS certification required at time of submission; minimum 2 years of neuroscience or step-down ICU experience; licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro patients including stroke, TPA, seizures, EVDs; experience with titrating titratable drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, Insulin.
• Certifications: BLS and NIHSS are required; ACLS preferred.
• Additional Information: All RN candidates must have strong neuro experience and NIHSS certification; previous experience in a high-acuity neuroscience environment is preferred. The unit expects nurses to be familiar with monitoring and managing neurological patients, including treatment protocols and titration of certain medications. The unit maintains a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio for Stepdown and 1:5-6 for EMU patients. RT support is available 24/7 with floor vents managed by RT and physicians; RN's are not required to have vent experience. Telemetry monitors are on site but RN's do not need to read strips. The unit operates on a COVID vaccination policy with fully vaccinated status preferred.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1313450. 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