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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit RN - Nights Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular, and surgical cases. The role requires the ability to handle complex procedures and utilize electronic medical records.
Job Details
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; minimum of 2 years of experience; minimum experience requirement: 0 years.
Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, with rotating nights, weekends, and holidays, totaling at least 48 hours weekly.
Required Qualifications: Able to read telemetries, comfortable with chest tubes, and able to care for patients with COPD, CHF, Diabetes, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, respiratory conditions, neuro/surgical/cardiac patients, Bipap, Cpap, trach tubes, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, ablation/cath lab patients, dialysis, etc. Also proficient in using electronic medical record systems such as EPIC and medication dispensing systems like Pyxis.
Preferred Qualifications: Extensive ICU experience is a plus; float to ICU or general medicine floors may be required depending on experience.
Responsibilities: Provide inpatient acute care on a 32-bed unit with private rooms, managing 3-4 patients per nurse, with orientation comprised of a one-day education session plus another day on the floor.
Additional Information: Travel RNs are first to float and may be assigned to ICU or general medicine units as needed. The unit emphasizes team-based care in a fast-paced environment.
Submission Requirements: License to submit; willing to wait for licensure; documentation of certifications required.
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 #1332545. 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.