Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,160 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients requiring close monitoring and treatment on a step-down or telemetry unit. The position supports delivering safe, quality care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within an inpatient environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for delivering nursing care to patients in a step-down unit, including drip titrations for experienced clinicians and supporting procedures as required. Utilizes equipment such as Philips defibrillators, bedside monitors, and electronic medical records system.
• Required Qualifications: Indiana RN or compact license, 1+ year of step-down or med/telemetry experience, BLS through AHA, ACLS certification, strong clinical skills in cardiac care.
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Requires attendance at Jumpstart program and EPIC training with 1-2 days orientation on the unit. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3-5:1 depending on the day.

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 #1334850. 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