Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Step Down Unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This travel position requires a valid RN license and a minimum of two years of experience in Progressive Care, Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry Acute Care. Nurses will work 12-hour night shifts for a duration of 13 weeks. Benefits include private housing, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries.

Candidates must be flexible to float to different units based on the greatest need.

Qualifications

• Must bring RN license on the first day.
• Experience required in PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry Acute Care.
• Ability to float within sites of need.

Responsibilities

• Work in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry Acute Care unit.
• Ensure patient care and management during night shifts.

Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry Acute Care

Valid RN license

Flexibility to float onsite within skill set

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment type: Travel

Job Summary

This RN position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves working in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical‑Surgical (Med‑Surg), or Telemetry Acute Care unit. Candidates must bring their license on the first day. The position requires a minimum of two years of experience in PCU, Med‑Surg, or Telemetry Acute Care.

Job Details

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum hours per week: 36 hours
• Start date: 06/14/2026
• Required qualifications: Valid RN license; 2 years of experience in PCU, Med‑Surg, or Telemetry Acute Care; flexibility to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles; must have experience in PCU, Med‑Surg, or Telemetry Acute Care.
• Preferred qualifications: None specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional information: The traveler will be placed on a unit based on the greatest need, which could be PCU, Med‑Surg, or Telemetry, depending on the traveler's skills.

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 #1269068. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit