Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in a cardiac specialized unit. The position involves providing care for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, stroke, and vascular surgeries, with a focus on telemetry monitoring and post-operative care. The role requires flexibility to float between units as needed.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Step Down RN (Registered Nurse)
• Location: Not specified, but involves working within a healthcare facility's cardiac telemetry unit
• Required Qualifications: Valid compact license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical telemetry, open heart surgery, and vascular care, along with experience with blood product administration, telemetry interpretation, chest tubes, sternal precautions, and Epic electronic medical record system.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with open heart surgery within the first 1-5 days, VAD and TAVR experience, and experience with chest tubes and sternal precautions.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have at least 1 year of clinical experience in these areas, be flexible to float to similar units, and be available to work a variable schedule including holidays as specified. References covering one year (or six months for CNAs) within the last three years are required. No direct contact with facility staff should occur unless arranged by the assigned account manager.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must respond to specific screening questions regarding prior experience at Providence facilities, provide two recent references, and include relevant certifications.

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 #1304629. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus