Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,245 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The RN will primarily work night shifts on a Step-down unit, caring for patients with conditions such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke.

Requirements include a valid nursing license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The assignment runs 18 weeks with 12-hour nights and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a step-down/cardiac unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for step-down unit patients during night shifts.
• Interpret telemetry strips and titrate drips as needed.
• Collaborate with team in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Adhere to patient care policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

RN experience

Telemetry interpretation

Night shift adaptability

Cardiac/Stroke unit experience

Education

Valid nursing license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit in a hospital setting, primarily working night shifts. The role involves caring for patients with conditions such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. It requires ability to interpret telemetry strips, titrate drips, and participate in a fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/28/2026 to 02/01/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a similar unit.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry interpretation, titration of drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin, and previous work in a fast-paced cardiac or stroke unit.
• Additional Information: The unit is a fast-paced step-down department with high admit and discharge rates. Nurses are expected to float to ICU if appropriate and have experience with telemetry and telemonitor reading. Candidates must adhere to patient care policies, including prohibition of artificial nails and compliance with fingernail policies. Candidates must have a valid drivers license, and must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with the organization in the past year. RTO requests must be specified upfront, as additional RTOs will not be approved.

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 #1314351. 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're here - 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.