Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Night Shift Located within the healthcare provider organization, this role involves providing specialized care to patients with heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The RN will work in a fast-paced environment, managing complex patient needs in a step down care setting.
Job Details
- Position Description:
The RN will be responsible for caring for adult patients in a step down unit, with patient diagnoses including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The role involves managing titratable and set rate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro, along with troubleshooting CPAP and interpreting telemetry strips. The RN will work cyclic shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The unit maintains a Nurse to Patient Ratio of 1:4, with nurse aides and patient care techs available to support care. The RN will also respond to emergencies and work collaboratively with the charge nurse, who takes full patient assignments, and may float to ICU if experienced and appropriate. - Required Qualifications:
Valid licensure, current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience, and a valid drivers license. Candidates must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher. - Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in step down or critical care units, proficiency in telemetry interpretation, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Schedule:
Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.
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 #1333566. 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