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  • $3,162/wk
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    Omaha, NE
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Aug 03 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    13 hours ago
  • $3,042/wk
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    Oklahoma City, OK
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Jun 29 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    5 days ago
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    Oklahoma City, OK
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Jun 29 (13 wks) · Day · 4x12
    5 days ago
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    Wausau, WI
    Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    8 hours ago
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    Wausau, WI
    Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    4 days ago
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    Louisville, KY
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Jun 22 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
  • $3,025/wk
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    Louisville, KY
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Jul 06 (13 wks) · Day · 4x12
  • $2,995/wk
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    Louisville, KY
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Jul 06 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
  • $2,878/wk
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    Brookfield, WI
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Jul 05 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
  • $2,878/wk
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    Thiensville, WI
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
  • Day 1 benefits: healthcare & 401k
    DAY 1 BENEFITSHealthcare & 401k
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    BE REMINDEDTo update lics, certs & new opportunities
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    Omaha, NE
    Night
    4 shifts x 12 hours
    Start August 3rd · 13 wks

    Contract Details

    Job TypeTravel
    Nurse/Patient1/4
    Contract Date08/03/2026 - 11/02/2026
    Radius RulesCandidates must live at least 50 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role.

    Travel Pay Breakdown

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    Total$3,162/wk
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    Benefits

    Health
    HealthDay 1
    Dental
    DentalDay 1
    Vision
    VisionDay 1
    401k
    401k(opt in)

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    Additional Information

    Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

    Additional Details:

    An interview may not be available prior to offer.

    Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.

    References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.

    Required Skills/Experience: Telemetry competency required.

    Required Credentials: You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding. Pass/fail open-book exam on Friday during orientation covering skills learned; must score 90% to pass or the contract will be terminated.

    Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. 50-mile radius rule. Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.

    Unit Details: Adult patient population; pediatric patients are rare and, if assigned, are age 15 and older. Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness. Common drips/medications include PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, and insulin. Uses Alaris IV pumps and mechanical lifts in every other room. Unit support includes nursing assistants, an educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT.

    Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend.

    Floating Requirements: Float ideally to MS areas; float will depend on highest need.

    Step-Down Unit Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary

    Job responsibilities of a Step-Down nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and interacting with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in Step-Down Unit will need BLS and ACLS certifications. They will manage many high-risk IV medications such as Heparin or Insulin infusions. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is usually between 3 and 4 patients; this may vary depending on the facility. Average annual salaries in the United States for a Step-Down nurse are around $88,000. Salaries may be higher if the nurse has relevant certifications.

    Step-Down Unit (SDU) Travel Nurse Jobs

    Step-Down (SDU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The SDU is an intermediate unit between the ICU and med-surg. It is also called a Progressive Care or Transitional Care Unit. Patients are not as acutely ill as in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be on a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-to-patient ratio. Job descriptions note excellent critical thinking skills and prior emergency or critical care experience. Are you looking for your dream job? Explore our Step-Down travel nurse opportunities below!