Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A registered nurse specializing in Step Down Unit care is needed for a night shift position at an acute care hospital. The role involves managing high acuity patients requiring titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, insulin drips, trach vents, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes. The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment focused on critical patient care.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse Step Down Unit Nights
- Certifications and Education: Must have ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; current license to practice required; minimum of 2 years of recent bedside experience within the last 6 months.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Titration of vasopressors (Levophed, Nicardipine, etc.), sedation medication, arterial lines, cardiac arrhythmias, chest tubes, and trached ventilated patients must be managed proficiently. Travelers will float within the service line, and a minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred for handling high-acuity cases.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to start on 11/16/2026 and work until 02/15/2027, with at least 24 orientation hours.
- Licensing: MO license submission acceptable; IL license required at time of submittal; compact license submissions are permitted if matching permanent residence.
- Additional Conditions: No local candidates within 75 miles; RTO restrictions apply (max of 7 days). Candidates must complete labs within 48-72 hours of signing and modules within 1 week of contract signing, completed prior to start date.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-03
Cross Country Job ID #1312643. 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
