Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Step Down Unit (Specialty: Step Down) Registered Nurse position is available in an acute care setting. The role involves caring for patients undergoing heart function tests and diagnostic procedures, working closely with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.
Job Details
Position Description: The unit specializes in caring for patients undergoing heart function tests and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include performing Electrocardiograms, Echocardiograms, Stress tests, Heart monitors, and advanced imaging such as Cardiac CTs. The work involves both inpatient and outpatient testing and procedures. The team collaborates closely with cardiologists to deliver comprehensive cardiac care.
Required Qualifications: Certifications include ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; a minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a similar role. The candidate must have a valid license and be eligible to submit credentials accordingly.
Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule with call every third weekend from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Additional Information: Candidates should be available to start on 11/09/2026 and the assignment runs through 02/08/2027. Charting is done in EPIC.
Submission Requirements: Qualified candidates must be eligible to submit licenses and credentials.
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 #1331708. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
Quincy, IL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Echocardiographyunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Stress Testingunmatched
Testingunmatched
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