Step Down Unit RN
Nashville, TN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,105/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Step Down Unit position. This night-shift role supports acute care and neuro stepdown patients in a 30-bed unit, including stroke-related care and higher-acuity monitoring. The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, time management, and collaborative bedside care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are required.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for acute care; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications for neuro stepdown; strong acute care nursing skills; effective time management; strong critical-thinking skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neuro stepdown experience.
- Additional Information:
- The unit includes 22 acute care beds and 8 neuro stepdown beds.
- Patient ratios are approximately 6:1 in acute care and 4:1 in neuro stepdown.
- Clinical care includes stroke-related conditions, high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, cardiac drips, noninvasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, and titration of cardiac drips.
- Common procedures include lumbar puncture and chest tube placement.
- Patient-care practices include bedside shift report, personal connection, and daily huddles.
- The assignment period is 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.
- Required scrub colors include black, blue, or gray, with any color permitted on Fridays.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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