Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Henderson, Kentucky-based Step Down and Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position involves providing patient care in a dedicated stepdown/telemetry unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The role entails working 12-hour day shifts, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week, and includes holiday and weekend rotations. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a seasoned nursing team at a teaching hospital.
Job Details:
- Location: Henderson, Kentucky
- Shift: 12-hour Days (Shift Hours: 12)
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license; Associate Degree or Certificate; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS); AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 2 years of RN experience, including one solid year in stepdown/Progressive Care Units (PCU), with one travel assignment; recent EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience; must pass telecommunication skills tests for tele interpretation; and experience in initiating and titrating insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips.
- Preferred Qualifications: PIV insertion, stable home ventilators, chest tube/indwelling drain management, CBI (Conscious Bypass Infusion), stable drips such as Lasix and Protonix, blood product administration, continuous BiPap, drain management, neutropenic precautions, and strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Additional Information: Cross campus float to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) and Deaconess Gateway (IN) may be required with a 2-hour notice; float to other campuses within skillset is also possible. Every third weekend and every other holiday shift rotation. Holiday rotations are every other holiday.
- Charting Experience: Recent EPIC experience required, with a checkoff class provided.
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
Note: This role is critical for a dedicated healthcare professional who prides themselves on resilience, adaptability, and exceptional assessment skills. Candidates must meet all certification and experience requirements at the time of application.
Cross Country Job ID #1280807. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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