About This Position
Fastaff is hiring experienced Stepdown Registered Nurses (Stepdown RNs) for high-paying travel nursing assignments across the United States. Earn up to $3,161 per week while providing specialized care to patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing support as they transition from critical care toward recovery.
As a Travel Stepdown RN, you'll care for patients who are medically stable but still require frequent assessments, cardiac monitoring, medication management, and clinical intervention. Working in Stepdown Units, Progressive Care Units (PCU), Intermediate Care Units (IMCU), and Transitional Care settings, you'll play a vital role in helping patients achieve improved health outcomes and safely progress through recovery.
Whether you're an experienced Stepdown Nurse, Progressive Care RN, PCU RN, Intermediate Care Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, or Travel RN, Fastaff offers rewarding opportunities to advance your nursing career while exploring destinations nationwide.
Why Nurses Choose Fastaff
Fastaff specializes in rapid-response, high-paying travel nursing assignments that place experienced clinicians where they are needed most. Our travel nurses enjoy premium compensation, nationwide opportunities, personalized support, and the flexibility to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive weekly pay up to $3,161/week
Industry-leading travel nursing compensation
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Assignments available in all 50 states
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Travel and housing assistance
24/7 recruiter and clinical support
Exclusive employee discount program
Referral bonus opportunities
Flexible travel nursing assignments nationwide
About the Role
As a Stepdown Registered Nurse, you'll provide expert nursing care for patients who require ongoing observation and intervention but no longer need intensive care unit (ICU) services. You'll be responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, evaluating clinical progress, and responding quickly to changes in patient status.
Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced acute care environments.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and assess patients recovering from critical illness, surgery, cardiac events, and complex medical conditions
Perform frequent patient evaluations and identify changes in condition
Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and telemetry data
Administer medications, IV therapies, and physician-ordered treatments
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement care plans
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and recovery goals
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Support patient safety initiatives and evidence-based nursing practices
Assist with discharge planning and care transitions when appropriate
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in high-acuity settings
Minimum Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, PCU, or Intermediate Care nursing experience
Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced hospital environments
Preferred Experience
Stepdown Unit
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Telemetry Nursing
Cardiac Monitoring
Acute Care Nursing
Post-ICU Recovery Care
Cardiac Stepdown
Surgical Stepdown
Hospital Inpatient Nursing
Travel Nursing Experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Stepdown RN is a compassionate, adaptable, and highly skilled nursing professional who excels in monitoring complex patients and identifying subtle changes in condition. You are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and helping patients achieve successful recoveries.
If you're an experienced Stepdown RN, Progressive Care RN, or PCU Nurse seeking competitive pay, flexible travel opportunities, and assignments at top healthcare facilities nationwide, apply today and take your nursing career nationwide with Fastaff.
Fastaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: Up to $3,161.00 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Do you have 2+ years of recent specialty experience?
License/Certification:
RN license (Required)
Work Location: On the road
As a Travel Stepdown RN, you'll care for patients who are medically stable but still require frequent assessments, cardiac monitoring, medication management, and clinical intervention. Working in Stepdown Units, Progressive Care Units (PCU), Intermediate Care Units (IMCU), and Transitional Care settings, you'll play a vital role in helping patients achieve improved health outcomes and safely progress through recovery.
Whether you're an experienced Stepdown Nurse, Progressive Care RN, PCU RN, Intermediate Care Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, or Travel RN, Fastaff offers rewarding opportunities to advance your nursing career while exploring destinations nationwide.
Why Nurses Choose Fastaff
Fastaff specializes in rapid-response, high-paying travel nursing assignments that place experienced clinicians where they are needed most. Our travel nurses enjoy premium compensation, nationwide opportunities, personalized support, and the flexibility to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive weekly pay up to $3,161/week
Industry-leading travel nursing compensation
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Assignments available in all 50 states
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Travel and housing assistance
24/7 recruiter and clinical support
Exclusive employee discount program
Referral bonus opportunities
Flexible travel nursing assignments nationwide
About the Role
As a Stepdown Registered Nurse, you'll provide expert nursing care for patients who require ongoing observation and intervention but no longer need intensive care unit (ICU) services. You'll be responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, evaluating clinical progress, and responding quickly to changes in patient status.
Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced acute care environments.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and assess patients recovering from critical illness, surgery, cardiac events, and complex medical conditions
Perform frequent patient evaluations and identify changes in condition
Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and telemetry data
Administer medications, IV therapies, and physician-ordered treatments
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement care plans
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and recovery goals
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Support patient safety initiatives and evidence-based nursing practices
Assist with discharge planning and care transitions when appropriate
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in high-acuity settings
Minimum Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, PCU, or Intermediate Care nursing experience
Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced hospital environments
Preferred Experience
Stepdown Unit
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Telemetry Nursing
Cardiac Monitoring
Acute Care Nursing
Post-ICU Recovery Care
Cardiac Stepdown
Surgical Stepdown
Hospital Inpatient Nursing
Travel Nursing Experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Stepdown RN is a compassionate, adaptable, and highly skilled nursing professional who excels in monitoring complex patients and identifying subtle changes in condition. You are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and helping patients achieve successful recoveries.
If you're an experienced Stepdown RN, Progressive Care RN, or PCU Nurse seeking competitive pay, flexible travel opportunities, and assignments at top healthcare facilities nationwide, apply today and take your nursing career nationwide with Fastaff.
Fastaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: Up to $3,161.00 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Do you have 2+ years of recent specialty experience?
License/Certification:
RN license (Required)
Work Location: On the road
