Step Down Unit RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,290/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
A Step Down Unit Nurse located in an acute care setting is needed for a temporary assignment. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical, neuro, and surgical conditions, including trauma, post-op surgeries, and complex respiratory cases. The position requires an experienced RN with ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) skills to support patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position: Step Down Unit Nurse
- Location: Not specified, but in an acute care setting.
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois license or active application process, current BLS (AHA) certification, 1 year of clinical experience in ICU/Intermediate or Stepdown nursing.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification.
- Duties and Responsibilities: Provide care for a diverse patient population including neuro, surgical, trauma, and medical cases. Manage patient monitoring and titrate drips such as Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors. Collaborate with charge nurses and participate in patient care assessments. Float to ICU or other units as needed based on experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have trach and ventilator experience, be able to read bedside monitors, and work in a team-based environment on a unit with a 3:1 patient nurse ratio.
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.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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