Step Down Unit RN
Birmingham, AL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,900/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down care, located in Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves working in a step down unit for a 13-week assignment, with shifts scheduled for 36 hours per week at 3x12-hour shifts. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of orientation.
Job Details:
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
- Specialty: Step Down Unit
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, working 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years experience in the specialty of applying, travel experience, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, and an active compact or Alabama license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The assignment is 13 weeks long, with some holidays and every other weekend required. Please inform candidates to limit their request for time off (RTO) in July and the first week of August.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
Super quick response, fast, and professional.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
8 nurses found this helpful
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.
About Birmingham, AL
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:- Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
- Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
- Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
- Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
- Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo
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