Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,340 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for a Step Down Unit in Bridgeport, WV. The role requires 12-hour nights and a minimum of 36 hours per week in a fast-paced acute care setting.

You will manage patients with diagnoses such as post-myocardial infarction with sheath pull, acute decompensated heart failure, post-operative vascular surgeries, GI bleeding, and diabetic ketoacidosis, while titrating drips and performing telemetry monitoring.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in the U.S.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of step-down or equivalent experience
• Active license to submit

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in a Step Down Unit on 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor telemetry and titrate drips (Nitroglycerine, Neo, Cardene)
• Document care using EPIC and coordinate with bedside staff
• On unit with 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio; float may be required

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An RN specializing in Step Down units is needed for an acute care facility. This position involves caring for patients with diagnoses such as post-myocardial infarction with sheath pull, acute decompensated heart failure, post-operative vascular surgeries, gastrointestinal bleeding, and diabetic ketoacidosis. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment on night shifts.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down Unit
• Location: Not specified (refers to an acute care facility)
• Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• Education/Degrees: Not specified
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a step down or similar specialized unit required
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, at least 2 years of relevant experience, active license to submit
• Additional Information:
  • Unit comprises 18 beds with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
  • Typical patient care involves titrating drips such as Nitroglycerine, Neo, and Cardene
  • Nurse aides are available on the unit with a 1:1 ratio
  • Telemetry monitoring is employed with RNs reading strips
  • No call or standby duties required; float may be required as needed
  • Performed charting via EPIC electronic health record system
  • Unit employs BiPap and Cpap equipment; no specific facility or hospital names included

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 #1311467. 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