Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit position. This night-shift role supports acute care and neuro stepdown patients in a 30-bed unit, including stroke-related care and higher-acuity monitoring. The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, time management, and collaborative bedside care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are required.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for acute care; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications for neuro stepdown; strong acute care nursing skills; effective time management; strong critical-thinking skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neuro stepdown experience.
- Additional Information:
- The unit includes 22 acute care beds and 8 neuro stepdown beds.
- Patient ratios are approximately 6:1 in acute care and 4:1 in neuro stepdown.
- Clinical care includes stroke-related conditions, high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, cardiac drips, noninvasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, and titration of cardiac drips.
- Common procedures include lumbar puncture and chest tube placement.
- Patient-care practices include bedside shift report, personal connection, and daily huddles.
- The assignment period is 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.
- Required scrub colors include black, blue, or gray, with any color permitted on Fridays.
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 #1347607. 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