Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,240 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Grand Junction, CO
$2,240/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. The role provides comprehensive nursing care in a 32-bed step-down setting supporting progressive care and intermediate care patients, including management of intravenous drips and higher-acuity patient needs. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, treatment, health education, delegated medical functions, and clinical documentation.
Job Details
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., totaling 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of one year of nursing experience, including telemetry or higher-acuity experience; competency in electrocardiogram (EKG) performance and rhythm interpretation; graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a compact RN license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Registered Nurse; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
- Additional Information:
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
- Collects and evaluates ongoing health data.
- Provides health teaching, health counseling, therapy, and restorative treatment.
- Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
- Refers patients for further evaluation or treatment when indicated.
- Documents care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice guidelines.
- May float to other departments within the scope of competency and qualifications.
- May be required to participate in on-call coverage during a regularly scheduled shift.
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 #1337366. 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