Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Galesburg, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Step Down Unit registered nurse in Galesburg, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a high-acuity setting, with a focus on patients recovering from critical conditions. The assigned shift will be during night hours, offering an opportunity to contribute to patient recovery and safety in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details:
- Position: Step Down Unit RN
- Location: Galesburg, Illinois
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that application process has been initiated, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from AHA, minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a similar setting, proficiency with EPIC charting system, and required documentation including last four digits of SSN and active IL license.
- Preferred Qualifications: None listed.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, with a ratio of 1:5 on the assigned unit.
- Additional Information: The unit cares for patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COVID pneumonia, Afib with RVR, tachy/brady syndrome, and syncope. Orientation includes one hospital shift, two unit shifts (one day, one night). The department features a 26-bed capacity with nurse aides, charge nurses, and 24/7 pharmacy support. The unit works with patients requiring cardiac and respiratory monitoring, including Bipap and Cpap support, but no vents. Department operates with a hospitalist or intensivist in house from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 #1284588. 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