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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing patient care for individuals with complex medical needs, including conditions such as CHF, COVID pneumonia, and arrhythmias, within a 12-hour night shift schedule.
Job Details
Position Description: This role entails working on a 26-bed step-down unit with a patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5, managing conditions including CHF, COVID pneumonia, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and other cardiac and respiratory issues. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status via central tele monitor tech, administering medication (e.g., Cardizem, Lasix, renal dopamine, nitro), and taking charge as needed.
Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois RN license or proof of application initiation, valid BLS (American Heart Association), and ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications, minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and active IL license or application process status.
Schedule: Night shifts 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026 and ending on 11/30/2026.
Additional Information: Travel nurses are expected to float within their assigned unit with a ratio of 1:5, and will receive a one-shift hospital orientation plus two shifts of unit orientation, including one day and one night shift. The hospital operates 24/7 with pharmacy support.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit the last four digits of their SSN, confirm they understand the drug-free campus policy, and have either an active IL license or proof of initiation of application.
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 #1309414. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Pneumoniaunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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