Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit Nurse, Nights This position involves providing specialized care in a step-down unit within an acute care setting. The role emphasizes maintaining patient stability and ensuring safe recovery for patients transitioning from intensive care.
Job Details
Position Description: Provides nursing care in a step-down unit, with coverage during 12-hour night shifts. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, administering treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with weekends as scheduled, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Unit notes indicate a cancellation policy allowing the client to cancel 2 shifts per 13-week assignment and 1 shift for shorter assignments. Charting system used is EPIC.
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 #1329520. 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
Parkersburg, WV
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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