Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,630 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel assignment in Quincy, Illinois. The role involves caring for patients with heart function tests and procedures, with a strong cardiac focus and collaboration with the cardiology team.

The position is 13 weeks long, 40 hours per week, dayshift, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend call. Start date is 11/09/2026, and EPIC charting is used for documentation.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN step-down/cardiac care experience.
• Valid RN license and credentialing eligibility in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs, Echocardiograms, Stress tests, and cardiac monitoring.
• Care for patients undergoing heart function tests and procedures.
• Collaborate with cardiology and multidisciplinary team in inpatient/outpatient settings.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Cardiac Care Experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

A Step Down Unit (Specialty: Step Down) Registered Nurse position is available in an acute care setting. The role involves caring for patients undergoing heart function tests and diagnostic procedures, working closely with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: The unit specializes in caring for patients undergoing heart function tests and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include performing Electrocardiograms, Echocardiograms, Stress tests, Heart monitors, and advanced imaging such as Cardiac CTs. The work involves both inpatient and outpatient testing and procedures. The team collaborates closely with cardiologists to deliver comprehensive cardiac care.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; a minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a similar role. The candidate must have a valid license and be eligible to submit credentials accordingly.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule with call every third weekend from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Additional Information: Candidates should be available to start on 11/09/2026 and the assignment runs through 02/08/2027. Charting is done in EPIC.
• Submission Requirements: Qualified candidates must be eligible to submit licenses and credentials.

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 #1331708. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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