RN Step Down
Waco, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,526/weekOverview
- Start Date06/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Step Down
Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Job Description / Clinical Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience in Step Down or similar acute care settings
- Experience with:
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- BiPAP
- Stable glucose tolerance test (GTT) management
- Post-operative care for CABG, AVR, MVR (post-op day 1)
- Cardiovascular and vascular cases including AAA repair, lobectomy, carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
- Management of NSTEMI, STEMI, acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Pacemaker care
- Sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), post diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Respiratory failure and tracheostomy care
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- Minimum 3 years of Step Down nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- Experience with BiPAP
- Experience managing stable glucose tolerance tests (GTT)
Additional Notes
- Specialty competency exams and certifications must be maintained and updated as required during the assignment
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
- All documentation and verifications must be current and compliant with assignment start timelines
- Optional: Badge photo and post-assignment hiring manager evaluation
This position is suited for experienced Step Down RNs with strong cardiovascular and critical care skills, ready for a night shift long-term assignment in Texas.
Employer
Host Healthcare
245 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Alison is the best recruiter i’ve worked with and is the reason im with Host!! she’s responsive, supportive, and actually advocates for her nurses! thank you alison!
Cons
None
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Waco, TX
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Waco, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- Growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
- Opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.
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