Step Down Unit RN
Indianapolis, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,705/weekOverview
- Start Date07/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves caring for surgical patient populations including post open heart, heart transplant, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), leg bypass, rib resections, and pneumonectomy cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Licensure as a registered nurse; extensive experience with surgical patient populations; prior VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) experience and certification; ability to care for post open heart, heart transplant, LVAD, leg bypass, rib resections, and pneumonectomy patients
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in telemetry care and additional certifications related to surgical or cardiac nursing
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Must have extensive experience with surgical patient population and telemetry. Must have prior VAD experience and certification.
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
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.
Indianapolis, IN
About
A mecca for auto racing fans from all over the world, Indianapolis, Indiana, is best known for its speedway and racing heritage. Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 annually, regularly setting new records for speed and attendance. The city is also home to the Indianapolis Hall of Fame, also known as the NCAA Hall of Champions, with displays and memorabilia from every college sport and era a fan could dream of seeing. Football and basketball fans enjoy watching the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers. And St. Elmo Steakhouse and Shapiro’s Delicatessen are can’t-miss stops for fans of food, especially the famous Hoosier sugar cream pie.
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