Step Down Unit RN
Portland, OR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The specialty healthcare organization is seeking a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse for an assignment at a facility located in Portland, Oregon. The role involves caring for higher-acuity patients, including those requiring tracheostomy and ventilator management, as well as complex cardiac and respiratory care. The position requires flexibility to float between units and facilities as needed, with a focus on patients transitioning from critical care to intermediate care levels.
Job Details:
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026
- Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, experience with blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, central line care/management, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of cardiac drips (without titration), peripheral line care/management, insulin drip titration, tracheostomy care/management, EPIC charting system experience, valid license
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Intermediate Care/Step-Down units involving complex cardiac and respiratory patients
- Additional Information: Must have a vehicle for this assignment. Floating to other units and facilities may be required based on skill set. Candidate must be willing to work three out of five designated holidays. Valid references covering the last three years are required. The candidate should respond to screening questions regarding prior employment at a related facility. No call-in policies apply. Modules are non-billable and must be completed during orientation and annually, with about 16 hours estimated for completion.
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.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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