About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,100 per week opportunity in bismarck, North Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nStep Down Unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical cases, with a focus on patient stabilization and recovery. The position requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment with a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
nJob Details:
nnSchedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
nRequired Qualifications: Valid license to practice as an RN, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
nPreferred Qualifications: Experience in step-down or telemetry units, proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system, and ability to read and interpret cardiac and respiratory strips.
nFloat: All areas as helping hands, with the possibility of floating to other units such as medical-surgical or emergency department as needed.
nAdditional Information: The unit manages a wide variety of patients including those with cardiac, pulmonary, and post-surgical needs. Nurses may be required to titrate specific IV drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine. There is a charge nurse present on each shift, who may occasionally take a lighter patient load. The unit includes nurse aides/patient care techs, and RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry and cardiac strips. The orientation period includes two 12-hour shifts, with additional training provided before working independently.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Posted Date: 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
Worksite address
bismarck, ND, 58502, US
Who can apply
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