Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,335 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel assignment in Petoskey, Michigan. The Step Down Unit handles post-procedure cardiac care with monitoring for high-acuity patients, including those recovering from PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers.

The RN will work nights on a 12-hour schedule, minimum 36 hours per week, with travel benefits and housing options. Michigan license, ACLS/BLS, and 1+ year Step Down experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan nursing license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• 1+ year Step Down Unit experience.
• Proficiency in cardiac care and telemetry.
• Ability to float to similar units and cover travel assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for postoperative cardiac patients on a Step Down unit.
• Monitor and manage patients with PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and related devices.
• Float to similar units as needed and support travel assignment coverage.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Step Down Experience

Cardiac Care

Telemetry

Education

Michigan nursing license

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a specialized cardiac care unit within a healthcare facility. The role involves utilizing clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions, primarily focusing on patients recovering from procedures such as Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), stents, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The RN on this unit will play a vital role in caring for post-operative open heart surgery patients, heart failure management, and electrophysiology study patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Michigan nursing license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, 1+ year of Step Down Unit experience, proficiency in cardiac care, willingness to float to similar units, and ability to cover travel assignments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Skills checklist completed within the last year, experience with national clinical trials management, and familiarity with cardiology procedures.
• Additional Information: The position enforces a strict attendance policy beginning on 06/01/2024. Absences or tardiness exceeding three instances may result in immediate termination, barring extenuating circumstances such as communicable diseases or hospitalization with supporting evidence. The role involves working in a unit recognized for exceptional patient care and quality milestones, including awards for cardiac care excellence.

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 #1321579. 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