Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse in an acute care setting located within a busy patient flow environment, requiring a strong team-oriented approach. The role involves managing patients with diverse diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, CHF, stroke, COVID, and complex multisystem failures. The assignment includes supporting clinical duties during night shifts, with an emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to hospital protocols.
Job Details:
- Shift Hours: 12-hour night shifts (e.g., 1830-0700) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); 2 years of recent experience in a step down or similar unit; candidates must have a valid drivers license; candidates cannot be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization for at least 50 miles, with travel restrictions confirmed via license verification.
- Schedule: Night shifts, including every other holiday; RTO requests for 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract are accepted upfront.
- Duties: Managing a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, with virtual care support increasing to 1:6 in June. RN responsibilities include titrating drips such as Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin, as well as IV antibiotics and insulin. RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry strips and respond to bedside and virtual nurse requests. The unit includes patient care assistants at a 1:10 ratio, with advanced ventilator equipment (BiPAP, Airvo).
- Additional Information: The unit experiences rapid admissions and discharges within the same shift, requiring excellent teamwork, positive attitude, and engagement with patient-centered care. Orientation involves one week of classroom training followed by two 12-hour shifts. The shift dress code is navy blue. The unit will transition to virtual nursing in June, which will alter staffing dynamics. Candidates must float to MedSurg, inpatient rehab, or skilled care as needed.
- Certifications and Experience: Certifications required are ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting is preferred, though no experience is mandated for eligibility.
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 #1313228. 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