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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. This night-shift position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac progressive care setting, including patients with myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, vascular conditions, stroke with cardiac involvement, and pre- and post-cardiac surgery needs. The role requires strong surgical telemetry, cardiac monitoring, vascular access, intravenous skills, and electronic charting experience.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, and holiday coverage may be required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience, including surgical telemetry Experience with vascular patients, groin and radial band management, intravenous skills, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, chest tubes, and sternal precautions Experience caring for patients before and after cardiac surgery, including patients within the first 15 days following open-heart surgery Experience with electronic charting using Epic Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Valid compact nursing license in hand at submission Previous travel nursing experience Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience Experience with ventricular assist devices, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or other specialized structural heart support Previous charge experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments generally include four patients, with higher-acuity assignments based on unit needs and special procedures. Patient populations include adults and geriatric patients. Clinical responsibilities may include blood product administration, cardioversion and defibrillation, epicardial pacer management, cardiac drip management, non-invasive airway support, tracheostomy care, breathing treatments, and telemetry interpretation. The unit supports patients before and after cardiac catheterization, with or without interventions, as well as patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, vascular surgery needs, and cardiac-related stroke. Interdisciplinary support includes intravenous therapy, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services.

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 1340172. 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