Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/29/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit. The role supports patients in a progressive care or medical-surgical telemetry setting based on the organizations needs and the clinicians skills. The assignment requires flexibility across applicable units and participation in onsite float coverage within the clinicians skill set.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse; minimum of 2 years of progressive care unit or medical-surgical telemetry acute care experience; travel nursing experience; completion of a Step Down Unit specialty examination and required skills validation; Electronic Medical Record proficiency.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in both progressive care and medical-surgical telemetry settings.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Contract options range from 13 to 26 weeks.
  • Every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
  • Assignment placement is based on organizational needs and the clinicians demonstrated skills.
  • Clinical responsibilities may include working in progressive care or medical-surgical telemetry settings.

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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus