Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit Location not specified. The position provides cardiovascular care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, recovering from open-heart surgery, and managing congestive heart failure or electrophysiology conditions. The role requires clinical judgment, cardiac proficiency, and collaboration across similar units.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of Step Down experience
- Cardiac care proficiency
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) comfort
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Michigan nursing license
- Willingness to accept a travel assignment
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for patients receiving percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, stents, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, MitraClip procedures, and biventricular pacemakers.
- Cares for patients approximately 1824 hours after open-heart surgery.
- Supports patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies.
- Assignment dates are 11/02/2026 through 02/01/2027.
- A nursing skills checklist completed within one year of application is required.
- References are not required.
- The organization maintains a strict attendance policy for scheduled shifts.
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 #1341209. 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