Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Hastings, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse in Hastings, Nebraska. This position involves providing specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring and treatment but are not in critical condition. The role emphasizes managing adult patients with a variety of medical diagnoses and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend, with some flexibility based on unit needs.
- Required Qualifications: Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certifications. Minimum two years of clinical experience in a step-down or comparable setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult and pediatric patients, proficiency in titrating medication drips such as Insulin, Heparin, and Cardizem, and familiarity with electronic medical records systems.
- Additional Information: The position may require occasional float to medical-surgical units. Personal solid-color scrubs are to be worn, and natural hair color is expected. A two-day orientation plus one shift on the unit is provided prior to start. No call or standby duties are associated with this role.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-06
Cross Country Job ID #1284473. 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