Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse in an acute care setting is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to individuals with diverse diagnoses, including cardiac dysrhythmias, cerebrovascular accidents, and other complex cases. The role involves managing patient stability, titrating drips such as Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin, and interpreting electronic monitor strips. Approximately 36 hours per week, scheduled during 12-hour night shifts, with weekend rotations, supports a dynamic healthcare environment focused on critical patient needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with weekends as scheduled.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of experience in a step-down or similar acute care unit; willing to wait for license approval.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with Cerner or EPIC electronic medical records; familiarity with cardiac patient management, including dysrhythmias and cerebrovascular cases; ability to read and interpret electronic monitor strips; comfortable with titrating various drips and working in a high-acuity environment.
- Additional Information: The unit functions as a step-down area with about 28 private beds. Staff may be float to ICU as needed. Orientation includes two shifts with a preceptor. Float to ICU is possible. The unit manages heavy cardiac cases and a mixture of other critical diagnoses. Night charge nurses may have assignments, and the team includes nurse aides during daytime and mid-shift hours. The hospitalist is in-house 24/7, with an ICU intensivist available from 7 AM to 7 PM on designated days.
- Certifications & Experience: The candidate must hold ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
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
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
