Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Festus, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The profession is a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Step Down Unit, located in a healthcare facility in Festus, Missouri. This position involves providing patient care on a cardiac step-down unit, utilizing clinical skills to evaluate and coordinate treatment plans for patients with complex medical conditions. The role emphasizes teamwork, versatility, and excellent communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current RN license (eligible for licensure in Missouri or licensed in Missouri), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 1+ years of experience in a step-down unit, and all other licensing and certification requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications or experience relevant to cardiac or medical-surgical nursing are preferred.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains professional accountability, evaluates the effectiveness of care, coordinates with other departments, and upholds patient rights and confidentiality. Candidates must adhere to the dress code: black scrubs.
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 #1320408. 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
Festus, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Rightsunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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