Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,235 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in Stepdown for a 15-week assignment. The role involves caring for adult patients with cardiac, vascular, renal, and respiratory conditions in an acute care setting, on 12-hour day shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, manage titratable infusions, read telehealth monitor strips, and participate in patient and family communication.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; able to work with arterial lines.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a related setting.
• Location within 50 miles of Kearney, NE; valid driver's license at submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adults with cardiac, vascular, renal and respiratory conditions.
• Manage titratable drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone and Insulin.
• Read telehealth monitor strips and troubleshoot high flow equipment.
• Communicate with patients and families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Arterial Lines

2 years experience

Within 50 miles

Education

RN License

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Care at a facility located within a 50-mile radius of the community. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to adult patients with diverse diagnoses, including cardiac, vascular, renal, and respiratory conditions, in an acute care setting. The RN will work day shifts with a 12-hour schedule, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes through teamwork and clinical expertise.

Job Details

• Certifications and Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); must be competent in Arterial Lines; minimum 2 years of experience required; location must be within 50 miles; valid Driver's license required at submission.


• Shift: Days, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care, manage titratable drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Insulin, read and interpret telehealth monitor strips, troubleshoot high flow equipment, participate in patient and family communication, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.


• Additional Information: Open book exam on skills learned during orientation, must achieve a 90% passing score; float rotation may be required to Medical-Surgical or ICU units to accommodate patient acuity; no blocked scheduling unless weekends only; flexible and adaptable team player preferred; cultural competence in serving Hispanic and Somali populations; Minimum six-month contract starting 10/26/2026 through 02/08/2027.

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 #1330543. 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