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: 09/28/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Nights the organization is seeking a dedicated RN to join a 26-bed step-down unit. This position involves managing patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COVID pneumonia, Afib with RVR, tachy/brady syndrome, and syncope. The nurse will provide patient care during 12-hour night shifts, with a focus on clinical excellence and adherence to department protocols.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/28/2026 to 01/11/2027.
Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois RN license or confirmation that application has been initiated; active AHA (American Heart Association) BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC Electronic Patient Charting System; experience in a telemetry or step-down environment.
Additional Information: Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles; orientation includes 1 shift hospital orientation and 2 shifts of unit orientation (one day, one night). Travelers will be expected to float with an assigned ratio of 1:5. The unit operates under a 2 trauma level and has in-house hospitalist from 7 AM to 5 PM, with an advanced practice nurse available afterwards, and 24/7 pharmacy support. The department maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 and utilizes EPIC for charting.
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 #1320350. 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
Galesburg, IL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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