Travel Step Down Unit RN - $3,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

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 nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska. RN will provide advanced patient care in a Step Down Unit with a focus on cardiac, vascular, renal and post-procedure recovery, typically during night shifts.

The role requires ACLS, NIHSS, and an active RN license with a minimum of 2 years in acute or step-down care. Candidates must be able to titrate drips and interpret telemetry, with equipment such as vents, CPAP/BiPAP, and high-flow

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 2+ years in acute care or step-down/CCU setting.
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications required.
• Proficient with arterial lines and titratable drips (Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, insulin).
• Ability to interpret telemetry and manage critical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care in Step-Down unit (census ~24 across 40 beds).
• Handle adult patients with sepsis, stroke, post-stent, post-pacemaker care.
• Work 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM–6:30 AM), 48 hours/week.
• Float across units including ICU or MedSurg as needed.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Critical care

Arterial lines

Titratable drips

Education

RN license

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Ventilation equipment

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down nursing in a healthcare facility. The RN will provide advanced patient care to a diverse adult population, focusing on critical and complex conditions such as cardiac, vascular, renal failure, and post-procedure recovery. The position involves night shifts, requiring candidates to be adaptable and proficient in acute care settings.

Job Details

• Position Description: The RN will work in a Step Down Unit with a patient census averaging 24 across 40 beds. Responsibilities include managing adult patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, stroke, post stent, and post pacemaker placement. The RN must be competent in arterial lines, titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin, and interpret telemetry strips. The unit utilizes equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen.
• Certifications and Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required. Valid RN license required. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care or step down setting. Must possess drivers license and have competency in arterial lines and titratable drips.
• Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, totaling 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills, particularly in a multicultural environment. Candidates will participate in a one-day orientation and are expected to be adaptable to floating between units, including ICU or MedSurg, as needed. Overhead lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners, and portable lifts are available on the unit.

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

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1309766. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.