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

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Healthcare insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for the Step Down Unit in St. Louis, MO. You will provide direct patient care for post-op and high-acuity patients in a surgical step-down setting.

The role requires staying with the assignment for 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, and 12-hour day shifts during nights. Travel benefits and housing support are included.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license and active BLS/ACLS.
• No minimum years of experience required; travel experience preferred.
• Ability to work 7:00 am–7:30 pm nights with 36 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a surgical step-down unit with post-op and high-acuity patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure patient safety.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes per hospital standards.

Skills

RN

Stepdown RN

Critical thinking

Time management

BLS/ACLS

Education

MO RN license

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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit is sought for a position in the St. Louis, MO area. This role involves providing direct patient care in a surgical stepdown setting, focusing on post-operative recovery, trauma, and high acuity medical patients. The position offers an opportunity to work within a well-regarded healthcare provider committed to patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Position: RN Step Down Unit
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 am 7:30 pm, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certifications: Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure requirements; BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• Experience: 0 years minimum, with preference for 2 years in step down or ICU settings, post-op care, Bipap, cardiac gtt, time management, critical thinking
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units with acuity equal to or lower than the primary unit, as needed
• Additional Responsibilities: Utilizes nursing process, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, coordinates care with interdisciplinary team, performs according to hospital and regulatory standards
• Physical/Mental Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and turn patients, with high risk exposure to body fluids, and physical capacity to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.

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 #1333458. 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