Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Step Down Unit RN position is available in a healthcare organization. This role involves providing specialized care to patients requiring intermediate monitoring and treatment, with a focus on skills in step down, medical-surgical, or telemetry acute care. The position requires delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities tailored to the unit's greatest needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Experience: 2 years PCU (Progressive Care Unit) or Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care experience; RN licensing and certification as required by state; travel experience and EPIC system knowledge preferred.
- Responsibilities include providing patient care on a step down unit, potentially floating within skill set or to sites within 40 miles as needed.
- Certifications: RN license with Step Down (PN) specialty exam and skills completed.
- Submission requirements: License verification, professional references, clinical skills checklist, and compliance with credentialing process.
- Additional information: Will be placed on units where greatest need exists; must be flexible to float within skill set or to nearby sites.
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 #1335779. 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