About This Position
Trustaff is seeking experienced Stepdown Registered Nurses (Stepdown RNs) for high-paying 13-week travel nursing assignments nationwide. Earn up to $3,049 per week while providing specialized care to patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing support in leading hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.
As a Travel Stepdown RN, you'll care for patients who need a higher level of observation and intervention than a medical-surgical unit but do not require intensive care unit (ICU) treatment. You'll monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, recognize changes in clinical status, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe recovery and positive patient outcomes.
Whether you're an experienced Stepdown Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN, Intermediate Care RN, or Telemetry Nurse, Trustaff offers rewarding opportunities to advance your career while exploring destinations nationwide.
Why Nurses Choose Trustaff
Trustaff connects nurses with some of the nation's most sought-after travel assignments, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and personalized support throughout every contract. Our travel nurses enjoy the freedom to explore new locations, expand their clinical skills, and maximize their earning potential while making a meaningful difference in patient care.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive weekly pay up to $3,049/week
Industry-leading travel nursing compensation
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Guaranteed hours on most assignments
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health plans starting at just $23/week
401(k) with employer match
Licensure reimbursement
Travel and housing assistance
Referral and completion bonuses
Exclusive employee discount program
24/7 support from your recruiter, travel advocate, and clinical liaison
Access to assignments in all 50 states
Multiple shifts available, including Days and Nights
About the Role
As a Stepdown Registered Nurse, you'll monitor and care for patients who require frequent assessments and close observation but are stable enough to transition from critical care settings. Patients commonly require advanced monitoring, cardiac observation, medication management, and specialized nursing interventions designed to support recovery and prevent complications.
This fast-paced role requires exceptional clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, and the ability to identify subtle changes in patient condition before they become emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to stepdown, progressive care, and intermediate care patients
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations
Monitor vital signs, telemetry readings, oxygenation status, and overall patient condition
Recognize and respond to changes in patient status
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as ordered
Manage patients transitioning from ICU or other higher-acuity settings
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Develop and implement patient-centered care plans
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery goals
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
Support discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, PCU, Telemetry, or Critical Care experience
Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced hospital environments
Preferred Experience
Stepdown Unit (SDU)
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Telemetry Nursing
Cardiac Monitoring
Acute Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Post-ICU Recovery
Hospital Inpatient Care
Travel Nursing Experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Stepdown RN is a compassionate, adaptable nursing professional who excels at monitoring medically complex patients and identifying changes in condition early. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams, and delivering exceptional patient care in dynamic healthcare environments.
If you're an experienced Stepdown RN, PCU RN, or Progressive Care Nurse looking for high-paying travel opportunities and the flexibility to take your nursing career nationwide, apply today and start your next adventure with Trustaff.
Trustaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: Up to $3,049.00 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you open to working in any compact state? If not, please describe.
Can we text you about your application and job opportunities?
Experience:
relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
As a Travel Stepdown RN, you'll care for patients who need a higher level of observation and intervention than a medical-surgical unit but do not require intensive care unit (ICU) treatment. You'll monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, recognize changes in clinical status, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe recovery and positive patient outcomes.
Whether you're an experienced Stepdown Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN, Intermediate Care RN, or Telemetry Nurse, Trustaff offers rewarding opportunities to advance your career while exploring destinations nationwide.
Why Nurses Choose Trustaff
Trustaff connects nurses with some of the nation's most sought-after travel assignments, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and personalized support throughout every contract. Our travel nurses enjoy the freedom to explore new locations, expand their clinical skills, and maximize their earning potential while making a meaningful difference in patient care.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive weekly pay up to $3,049/week
Industry-leading travel nursing compensation
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Guaranteed hours on most assignments
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health plans starting at just $23/week
401(k) with employer match
Licensure reimbursement
Travel and housing assistance
Referral and completion bonuses
Exclusive employee discount program
24/7 support from your recruiter, travel advocate, and clinical liaison
Access to assignments in all 50 states
Multiple shifts available, including Days and Nights
About the Role
As a Stepdown Registered Nurse, you'll monitor and care for patients who require frequent assessments and close observation but are stable enough to transition from critical care settings. Patients commonly require advanced monitoring, cardiac observation, medication management, and specialized nursing interventions designed to support recovery and prevent complications.
This fast-paced role requires exceptional clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, and the ability to identify subtle changes in patient condition before they become emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to stepdown, progressive care, and intermediate care patients
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations
Monitor vital signs, telemetry readings, oxygenation status, and overall patient condition
Recognize and respond to changes in patient status
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as ordered
Manage patients transitioning from ICU or other higher-acuity settings
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Develop and implement patient-centered care plans
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery goals
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
Support discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, PCU, Telemetry, or Critical Care experience
Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced hospital environments
Preferred Experience
Stepdown Unit (SDU)
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Telemetry Nursing
Cardiac Monitoring
Acute Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Post-ICU Recovery
Hospital Inpatient Care
Travel Nursing Experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Stepdown RN is a compassionate, adaptable nursing professional who excels at monitoring medically complex patients and identifying changes in condition early. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams, and delivering exceptional patient care in dynamic healthcare environments.
If you're an experienced Stepdown RN, PCU RN, or Progressive Care Nurse looking for high-paying travel opportunities and the flexibility to take your nursing career nationwide, apply today and start your next adventure with Trustaff.
Trustaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: Up to $3,049.00 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you open to working in any compact state? If not, please describe.
Can we text you about your application and job opportunities?
Experience:
relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
