Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN for a Stepdown assignment in St. Louis, MO. The RN will care for post-operative and high-acuity surgical patients in a 29-bed Stepdown unit using EPIC EMR.

The role requires a Missouri RN license, BLS, and ACLS; 0+ years experience acceptable with preferred 2+ years in Stepdown or ICU. Schedule is days, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week on a travel basis.

Qualifications

• Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure requirements
• BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• 0+ years experience required; 2+ years preferred in Stepdown or ICU
• Post-operative care experience and familiarity with cardiac care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Surgical Stepdown unit
• Perform patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with other departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (Missouri)

BLS

ACLS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Unit RN St. Louis, MO. This position involves providing direct patient care in a Surgical Stepdown setting for various post-operative and high-acuity surgical patients. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Surgical Stepdown
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Schedule: Days, 0700-1930 shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Education and Certification: Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure requirements, BLS, and ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience: 0+ years, preferred 2+ years of Stepdown or ICU experience, post-op care, Bipap, cardiac gtt, time management, critical thinking
• Unit Information: 29 beds, patient ratio 1:3/4, utilizes EPIC electronic medical record system
• Responsibilities: Utilizes nursing process to care for post-trauma, surgical, and medical patients; promotes patient rights and confidentiality; coordinates patient care with other departments; maintains professional accountability
• Float: Float rotation may be requiredAdditional: Candidate must have a positive attitude, problem solving skills, and be a team player. Must meet all facility dress code requirements.

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 #1309645. 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