Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The neuro trauma step down unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in Springfield, Missouri. This position involves providing direct patient care utilizing the nursing process on a specialized intermediate care unit. Candidates must bring their current RN license on the first day of assignment. The role requires a minimum of one year of ICU inpatient experience and availability to work the night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Job Details:
- Location: Springfield, MO
- Position Type: RN, Step Down/Progressive Care Unit
- Shift Hours: Nights, 1900-0700 (12 hours)
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri or licensed in Missouri; BLS and ACLS certifications from American Heart Association; 1 year ICU inpatient experience from an accredited facility; location in Missouri; flexible to work night shifts.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or medical/surgical units.
- Additional Information: The RN must utilize the nursing process to provide patient care, evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinate patient care with other departments, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, and perform duties aligned with the organization?s mission, values, and standards. Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids.
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: 2026-07-29
Cross Country Job ID #1281085. 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