Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a healthcare facility offering specialized care for patients requiring intermediate level monitoring and treatment. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment, following established clinical protocols and collaborating with a seasoned nursing team. The assignment is scheduled to start on October 19, 2026, and last for 13 weeks, with an emphasis on critical assessment and prompt intervention.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current active compact license; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS); AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); no minimum experience requirement specified but must have at least 2 years as RN including one solid year of stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including travel assignments; recent EPIC charting experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: PIV insertion; stable home ventilators; chest tube or indwelling drain management; Central Blood Infusion (CBI); stable drips such as Lasix and Protonix; blood product administration; continuous BiPap; drain management; neutropenic precautions; strong assessment and critical thinking skills; resilient, social candidates, capable of managing change effectively.
• Additional Information: This role involves float responsibilities within the skill set, including potential float to nearby campuses with minimal notice, and requires pass tele hydration interpretation tests. The unit is a smaller facility with excellent team work and experienced staff, offering opportunities for precepting students and new hires.
• Submission Requirements: Must have current active compact license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS.

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 #1323364. 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

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