Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,450 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for a Step Down Unit position. This travel assignment features 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, and a 13-week duration.

Requirements include RN license, ACLS, BLS, and at least two years in step-down or related settings; EPIC charting; benefits include housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years in similar step-down or critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide step-down level care in acute care.
• Monitor patients transitioning from ICU to step-down.
• Document care in EPIC system.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

RN license

2 years experience

EPIC

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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:
The specialized healthcare professional position for a Step Down Unit nurse is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This role involves working in an acute care setting with responsibilities aligned to patient care at the step-down level, focusing on patients transitioning from intensive care. The position offers nights shift schedules, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule.

Job Details:

• Position: Step Down Unit Nurse
• Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, every other weekend, every other holiday
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association); minimum of 2 years of experience in similar settings
• Preferred Qualifications: IMC skill sets are preferred
• Additional Information: Cancellation policy allows the client to cancel up to 12 hours before the scheduled shift every 13 weeks. The charting system used is EPIC. Unit notes indicate a 36-hour workweek with a focus on acute care and trauma level 1 responsibilities.

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

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.

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