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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Step Down Unit Nights. The position provides nursing care for acute care and neuro stepdown patients in a 30-bed unit.

Responsibilities include supporting patients with complex neurological and cardiac needs, applying strong critical-thinking skills, and participating in bedside shift reporting, daily huddles, and patient-centered care.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend shifts are required.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for acute care; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications for neuro stepdown; strong acute care nursing skills, time-management abilities, and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Stepdown nursing experience.

Additional Information: The unit provides care for acute care and neuro stepdown patients, including individuals requiring high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, various intravenous drips, noninvasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, and titrated cardiac drips. Common procedures include lumbar punctures and chest tube placement.

Experience nurses may be expected to float following orientation. The unit supports bedside shift reporting, personal patient connections, and daily huddles.

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 1343099. 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