Step Down Unit RN
Clarksville, TN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,270/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
A Step Down Unit Nurse is needed in en_US to support a 21-bed unit. This role involves providing specialized care for adult patients, including cardiac and respiratory concerns, with a focus on patient stability in a step-down setting. The position requires flexibility and prior travel experience.
Job Details
- Schedule: Stepdown 12-hour day shifts, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: State licensure as a TN (Tennessee) or compact state license, at least 2 years of prior clinical experience including travel, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
- Specific clinical setting details include a 21-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4, utilizing Cerner electronic medical records, with responsibilities involving patient care for adult populations, particularly cardiac and respiratory patients.
- The unit operates on a flexible schedule, with no block schedule offered and must be adaptable to meet staffing needs.
- Previous travel experience and at least 2 years of experience are required before submission.
- No float requirements are specified.
- Must be available to start on 10/19/2026, with assignment expected to end on 01/16/2027.
- No additional clinical or operational details are provided beyond the above.
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.
Clarksville, TN
About
The city of Clarksville is a vibrant, growing community with a rich heritage and an exciting future. The city's downtown area is home to a wide array of shops, restaurants and businesses, and popular cultural sites like the Clarksville Museum and the Roxy Regional Theatre. The city's riverfront area offers beautiful views of the Cumberland River and access to outdoor activities like hiking and boating. Clarksville is also home to numerous excellent schools, including Austin Peay State University, a top-ranked public university. Fort Campbell, a United States Army base, is right across the state line in Kentucky, and Nashville, a city made famous by its music scene, is only a 30-minute drive away.
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