Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down Unit Madison, WI. This position involves providing critical patient care in a high-acuity step down unit, supporting patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart failure management, and other cardiology conditions. The role offers an opportunity to work within a leading, Magnet-designated hospital and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The shifts run from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required.
Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or a compact RN license; BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from American Heart Association; minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in cardiology or telemetry within the last 3 years; experience managing telemetry, arterial lines, and cardiac drips; strong knowledge of dysrhythmias and invasive cardiac procedures; must pass a telemetry exam with a score of 80% or higher in two attempts.
Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital, LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care), or trauma level experience; experience with EP (Electrophysiology) procedures, post-cardiac surgeries, and advanced cardiac technologies.
Additional Information: The role involves utilizing specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, invasive lines, and chest tubes, along with participating in collaborative interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, and rapid response teams. Candidates must be able to pass strict testing criteria prior to start.
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 #1298117. 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
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
Madison, WI
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Testingunmatched
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