- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 12/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Step Down, Fort Smith, AR. This position provides care for post-operative, cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, and stroke patients in a step-down setting. The role requires strong assessment skills, cardiac drip management, respiratory support capabilities, and the ability to recognize patient deterioration.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, scheduled for 36 hours per week (3x12), with every other weekend coverage; no call is required.
- Required Qualifications:
- Active Registered Nurse credentials
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- At least 2 years of experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Experience caring for patients following cardiovascular surgery and stroke
- Ability to titrate cardiac drips, including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, and esmolol
- Competency with BiPAPs and Airvos
- Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient
- Patient population includes post-operative, cardiovascular, neurological, full-stroke, respiratory, step-down, and intensive care patients
- Team-oriented approach to patient care
- Black scrubs are required; hoodies are not permitted
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 #1347878. 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