Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down Unit Missouri. This position involves providing compassionate and specialized care for patients in a 22-bed step down unit within an acute care setting. The role requires managing patients with complex needs, ensuring safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care.
Job Details
Position Description: Step Down Unit RN responsible for delivering critical care to patients with varying acuity levels, supporting the transition from intensive care or general wards as appropriate. The unit maintains a 4 to 1 patient-to-nurse ratio, supported by patient care techs and health unit coordinators.
Required Qualifications: Current registered nurse license in Missouri; minimum of 2 years of acute step down or critical care experience; certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting from 10/12/2026 through 01/11/2027.
Additional Information: Experience in acute care settings preferred; charting is completed via MEDITECH electronic health record system; orientation and training will be provided as needed.
Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1326691. 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
Osage Beach, MO
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
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Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
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