Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/08/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit RN - Night Shift - Locally in an unspecified location. This role involves providing patient care in a Step Down (Progressive Care Unit) setting within a healthcare facility. The position requires adaptable skills in both PCU and Medical-Surgical Telemetry Acute Care environments, with a focus on delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with moderate acuity needs.
Job Details
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid Nursing license, completion of the RN program, and a minimum of 1 year of relevant healthcare experience.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current nursing license, RN certification, minimum 1 year of experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care, experience evaluating patients in a step-down environment, EPIC EMR experience, and completion of the Ascension Skills Checklist.
Additional Information: The traveler will be assigned based on the unit's greatest need, whether in PCU or Medical-Surgical Telemetry, and must be able to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if necessary.
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 #1338272. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Skills
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