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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit located in Atlanta, Georgia. The position involves providing care for post-cardiac surgery patients in an advanced progressive care environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This role is scheduled for night shifts. Job Details: Specialty: Step Down Unit Location: Atlanta, Georgia Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours Schedule: Nights Required Qualifications: Valid Georgia or compact license in hand; at least 18 months of experience in the specialty within the past 3 years; ACLS certification; no vent experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with post-CABG cardiac surgery patients and LVADs is advantageous. Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: This unit operates like an intensive care unit but is classified as an advanced progressive care unit due to patient ratios, which are typically 1:4 or 1:5. The unit admits 24-hour post-cardiac surgery patients, including those with chest tubes, LVADs, and other complex needs. An electronic rhythm identification test (proctored) will be administered, with two attempts allowed. 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 1262854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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