Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Waco, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit position with daytime 12-hour shifts in a 30-bed stepdown setting. The role supports patients requiring advanced respiratory support, cardiovascular and vascular care, postoperative monitoring, and management of complex medical conditions.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid professional license with license verification; two professional references; completion of a skills checklist.
- Additional Information:
- Assignment dates: 11/29/2026 through 02/27/2027.
- Clinical experience may include high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), stable gastrostomy tube (G-tube) management, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic valve replacement (AVR), mitral valve replacement (MVR), abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, lobectomy, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), nonST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), pacemakers, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), respiratory failure, and tracheostomy care.
- The stepdown unit supports patients across the critical care service line.
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 #1348109. 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