- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/13/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Step Down Nurse specializing in the telemetry and surgical patient population is needed for a night shift position at a healthcare facility. This role involves working with patients including post open heart, heart transplant, LVAD, leg bypass, rib resections, and pneumonectomy cases. The nurse will provide essential post-operative and recovery care in a fast-paced environment requiring extensive experience with this patient demographic.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Nursys license verification, professional drivers license or state ID, ascension profile and two professional references, resume submission
- Preferred Qualifications: No additional preferred qualifications specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: Candidates will be responsible for providing care to surgical and telemetry patients, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and protocols during post-operative recovery stages. The role emphasizes patient safety, monitoring, and supporting complex surgical patients with telemetry needs.
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 #1267487. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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