Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,340 per week

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care Location
This position involves providing specialized nursing care in the step-down unit of an inpatient healthcare facility. The role includes managing patients with cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, surgical, and medical diagnoses, with a focus on maintaining patient stability and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: All inpatient units based on competency, including ICU, step-down, and medical/surgical. Ratios depend on the unit; Med/Surg is 1:6, Step-down is 1:4/5, ICU is 1-2/3.
• Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), valid driver's license with current permanent address, minimum of 2 years of experience in similar settings, experience in Med/Surg preferred.
• Schedule: 12-hour shift days, weekends as scheduled, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role requires proficiency with monitor reading, titrating drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, and Insulin in step-down areas. It involves working with CPAP and BiPAP equipment on all units and vents in ICU. Shifts are scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM. No call requirement, but standby may be needed during low census periods.
• Submission Requirements: Valid license to submit.

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 #1309952. 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

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

Salary : $2,340