Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,220 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves 12-hour night shifts, a 36-hour minimum, and travel employment in a Stepdown unit with neuro/trauma focus.

The position requires MO RN licensure or eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and at least 1 year ICU experience. You may float to other units as needed, with comprehensive benefits and housing options offered.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in Missouri or eligibility for licensure (or applicable state licensure)
• BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• 1 year ICU inpatient experience required

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process
• Care for trauma, surgical, and medical patients with focus on neuro and trauma care
• Float on a rotational basis to critical care or medical/surgical units
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Skills

RN license

Stepdown

ICU experience

BLS

ACLS

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• 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:
Step Down Unit RN Springfield, MO. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in an intermediate-level ICU setting specializing in neuro-trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, and insulin drips. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certification and Education: Current RN License in Missouri or eligibility for licensure, BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association only, 1 year ICU inpatient experience required
• Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, particularly in trauma, surgical, and medical cases with a focus on neuro and trauma patients
• Will float on a rotational basis to critical care or medical/surgical units
• The unit features Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, drains, EVDs, Nicom, BIPAP, and Airvo equipment
• Candidates must demonstrate a team-oriented personality and be flexible with scheduling
• Utilizes the Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring system in patient care but does not include any facility or employer-specific names or contact information

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 #1324417. 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus