Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,300 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependents' health insurance

Competitive salaries

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 Galesburg, Illinois.

The role requires 12-hour night shifts on a 36-hour weekly schedule for a 15-week assignment in a 26-bed step-down unit, handling patients with CHF, COVID pneumonia, Afib with RVR, and other complex conditions. Illinois RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois RN license or confirmation that application has been initiated.
• Active AHA BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on a 26-bed step-down unit.
• Manage complex conditions such as CHF, COVID pneumonia, Afib with RVR, tachy/brady syndrome, and syncope.
• Provide patient care during 12-hour night shifts with focus on clinical excellence and protocol adherence.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Nights the organization is seeking a dedicated RN to join a 26-bed step-down unit. This position involves managing patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COVID pneumonia, Afib with RVR, tachy/brady syndrome, and syncope. The nurse will provide patient care during 12-hour night shifts, with a focus on clinical excellence and adherence to department protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/28/2026 to 01/11/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois RN license or confirmation that application has been initiated; active AHA (American Heart Association) BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC Electronic Patient Charting System; experience in a telemetry or step-down environment.
• Additional Information: Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles; orientation includes 1 shift hospital orientation and 2 shifts of unit orientation (one day, one night). Travelers will be expected to float with an assigned ratio of 1:5. The unit operates under a 2 trauma level and has in-house hospitalist from 7 AM to 5 PM, with an advanced practice nurse available afterwards, and 24/7 pharmacy support. The department maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 and utilizes EPIC for charting.

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 #1320350. 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