Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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 Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit Fort Smith, AR. This position provides specialized care for patients requiring step-down monitoring, including those recovering from cardiovascular surgeries and receiving titrated cardiac infusions. The role requires clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to recognize patient deterioration in a rapidly changing environment.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Current Arkansas licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; 2 years of experience.

Additional Information: Experience caring for patients following cardiovascular surgeries. Competency titrating cardiac infusions, including nitroglycerin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and esmolol.

Experience with bilevel positive airway pressure and high-flow oxygen systems. Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient. Call may be required based on unit needs. Comfortable working with rapid patient turnover and changing priorities. Black scrubs are required. Assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 03/15/2027.

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 1351826. 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