Travel Step Down Unit RN - $1,810 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Step Down Unit Nurse is needed in Waco, Texas. The position involves working on a 30-bed step-down unit that floats between critical care service lines. The role requires providing specialized care for patients with complex medical needs, including those undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures, managing various acute and chronic conditions, and responding to emergent situations.

Job Details:

• Position Description: HFNC (High-Flow Nasal Cannula), BIPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure), stable GTT management, POD#1 CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)/AVR (Aortic Valve Replacement)/MVR (Mitral Valve Replacement), cardiovascular (CV) and vascular experience, AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) repair, lobectomy, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction), STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), pacemakers (PACERS), sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), post diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), respiratory failure, tracheostomy (TRACHS).
• Unit Description: 30-bed step-down unit with float capabilities across critical care service lines.
• Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse, associate's or bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent, at least 1 year of clinical experience in a step-down or critical care environment, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, ability to work night shifts.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing patients with complex cardiac and vascular conditions, familiarity with high acuity patient care protocols, additional certifications such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or other relevant specialties.
• Additional Information: The selected candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Flexibility to float across service lines is essential, and adherence to hospital protocols and safety procedures is required.

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 #1289558. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus