Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bloomington, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Step Down Unit Nurse in a healthcare facility located in a high-acuity inpatient setting. This role involves providing specialized care to patients transitioning from intensive care, managing various medical conditions, and maintaining patient stability. The position requires adaptability to different patient needs and operational protocols within the unit.
Job Details:
Schedule: Travel RN will work three 12-hour shifts with rotating nights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves being scheduled into a holiday and weekend rotation.
Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to practice nursing, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), and a minimum of 2 years of cardiac, step-down, or similar acute care experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with EMR systems, specifically EPIC, and familiarity with medical equipment such as telemetry monitors, chest tubes, and central lines.
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The unit is an inpatient acute floor with 32 private beds. Orientation will include one day with the education team and one day of floor-specific training. The team uses EPIC for charting and Pyxis for medication dispensing. The patient-to-nurse ratio is approximately 3-4 patients per nurse. Dress code is scrubs of any color.
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 #1322273. 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
Bloomington, IL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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