Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,285 per week

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

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

This Cardiovascular Registered Nurse position is located in Petoskey, Michigan, on a step-down unit specializing in cardiovascular care. The RN will be responsible for utilizing clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions within a fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Petoskey, MI


• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week


• Start Date: 06/29/2026


• Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification; 1 year of step-down experience; proficiency in cardiac care; travel experience; EKG comfortability; willingness to float to similar units


• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications or skills related to cardiovascular nursing are advantageous but not required


• Float: Float rotation may be required


• Additional Information: The role involves supporting a Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) with procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The unit cares for post-operative open heart surgery patients, patients with congestive heart failure, and electrophysiology cases. The CVU has received a Silver level Beacon Award and is part of a nationally recognized cardiac program. Candidates must complete a skills checklist within one year of application in accordance with health system standards.

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 #1269037. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus