Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit position supporting patients with cardiac and postoperative needs in an acute care setting. The role provides monitoring and management of complex patients, including those requiring titratable intravenous medications, cardiac monitoring, and post-procedural care. The healthcare provider seeks a flexible, team-oriented registered nurse with strong progressive care experience.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; shifts are scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive care or step-down unit experience
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Active nursing license required for submission
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient population includes transcatheter aortic valve replacement, post-cardiac catheterization, temporary or transvenous pacemakers, video-assisted thoracic surgery, lobectomies, postoperative coronary artery bypass graft patients, and thoracic or femoral-popliteal procedures.
- Typical patient assignments are 1:34 for progressive care acuity and 1:4 for standard assignments.
- Nurses are required to titrate medications such as nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, and labetalol.
- Nurses are responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms and interpreting their own strips with support from off-site central monitoring.
- Every other weekend coverage is required at minimum, with higher needs on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
- At least one major holiday during the holiday season is required.
- No call or standby requirement is listed.
- Professional-color scrubs are required.
- Electronic medical record training and onboarding include orientation, education, unit tours, and preceptor support; experienced clinicians may test out of portions of the training.
- Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a team-oriented approach.
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 #1335633. 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