Step Down Unit RN
Waco, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,810/weekOverview
- Start Date08/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in step down care is needed for a facility located in Waco, Texas. This position involves providing patient care on a 30-bed step down unit that floats between critical care service lines. The facility emphasizes stability and management of various post-operative and acute conditions, requiring experienced and adaptable clinicians.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications, education requirements, and experience include a minimum of 0 years of relevant clinical practice, with a focus on step down unit care. Relevant certifications and licensure must be maintained as per state and facility standards.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with HFNC, BIPAP, stable GTT management, and procedures such as AAA repair, lobectomy, CEA, NSTEMI, STEMI, ACS, pacers, sepsis, GIB, post DKA, respiratory failure, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
- Additional Information: The role involves managing diverse patient conditions typical for a step down environment, including cardiopulmonary and post-surgical care. Flexibility to float between the critical care service line is required and expected.
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.
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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