What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,245 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Units is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within a care team environment. This role involves managing multiple patients, ensuring safety, and collaborating with physicians, families, and healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down Unit
- Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Schedule: Rotating shift; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 certifications; High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; 2 years of nursing experience required
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units; Additional relevant certifications in critical care nursing
- Additional Information: The role entails providing comprehensive nursing care, utilizing evidence-based practices, and fostering patient-centered, culturally competent interactions. The nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
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 #1286553. 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 NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,245