Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 9 weeks
34.5 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit registered nurse in an unspecified location. This role involves providing safe, competent quality care to a designated patient population, utilizing evidence-based practices, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate care plans. The position requires adherence to professional nursing standards and the organizations care model.
Job Details
Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 am to 7:30 am, for 11.5 hours per shift, minimum of 34.5 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; associate degree in nursing or active matriculation in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program; minimum two (2) years of RN experience with cardiology, telemetry, or ventricular assist device (VAD); two (2) years of relevant clinical experience; one (1) year travel experience preferred for travel positions.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Additional Information: The role emphasizes patient care management, critical thinking skills, patient assessment, and intervention skills. Knowledge of Epic electronic health record experience is preferred. Clinical responsibilities include delivering patient-centered care based on the nursing process, ensuring safety, and participating in quality improvement activities.
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 #1327442. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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
New York, NY
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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