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ATC Healthcare

Step down RN

Marietta, GA

$54/hr

Registered Nurses must be able to lift at least 30 pounds; walk up and down the stairs; position patients; walk long distances; and stand for prolonged periods. * CPR as required by client facility ...

American Traveler

Travel Telemetry Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a RN - Step Down for a night shift travel contract requiring ACLS certification and 18 months of recent step-down or advanced PCU experience.

American Traveler

Travel Telemetry Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN - Step Down for a 13-week travel contract requiring a GA or compact license and 18 months of recent specialty experience. Details * Step Down ...

American Traveler

Travel Telemetry Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down cardiac position requiring ACLS certification and 18 months of recent specialty experience. Details * Cardiology ...

CrossMed

Travel Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

EUH 4B Heart Vascular Moderate Care Unit RN Step Down About CrossMed At CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, we aim to create lasting impressions wherever we go. Embark on your healthcare traveler journey ...

TotalMed RN

Travel Telemetry Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding. As a PCU Travel Nurse, you ...

CrossMed

Travel Telemetry Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

EUH Pulmon Thoracic 8E RN Step Down About CrossMed At CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, we aim to create lasting impressions wherever we go. Embark on your healthcare traveler journey with us and ...

CrossMed

Travel Telemetry Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

EUH Pulmon Thoracic 8E RN Step Down About CrossMed At CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, we aim to create lasting impressions wherever we go. Embark on your healthcare traveler journey with us and ...

LeaderStat

Travel Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

LeaderStat is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta ... We're here to ensure your success every step of the way, providing continuous support throughout ...

LeaderStat

Travel Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

LeaderStat is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta ... We're here to ensure your success every step of the way, providing continuous support throughout ...

LeaderStat

Travel Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

LeaderStat is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta ... We're here to ensure your success every step of the way, providing continuous support throughout ...

LeaderStat

Travel Step Down RN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

LeaderStat is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta ... We're here to ensure your success every step of the way, providing continuous support throughout ...

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How much do step down rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for step down rn in Atlanta, GA is $48.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.22 and $56.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Step Down RN?

Step Down RNs are registered nurses who work in step-down units, which are transitional care areas between the intensive care unit (ICU) and general medical-surgical floors. These nurses care for patients who require close monitoring and specialized care but are not as critically ill as those in the ICU. Step Down RNs monitor vital signs, administer medications, manage care plans, and respond to changes in patient conditions. Their role is crucial in helping patients recover and transition to lower levels of care safely.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Step Down RN?

To thrive as a Step Down RN, you need a strong clinical background in acute and progressive care, typically supported by an active RN license and experience in critical or intermediate care settings. Familiarity with cardiac monitors, electronic health records (EHRs), and advanced life support certifications (such as ACLS) is often required. Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help nurses respond to rapidly changing patient conditions and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital to ensure patient safety, timely interventions, and optimal recovery in this high-acuity care environment.

How does a Step Down RN collaborate with other healthcare professionals?

Step Down RNs work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and case managers, to coordinate patient care. They play a vital role in monitoring patients who require more intensive observation than a general medical-surgical floor but not as much as in the ICU. Effective communication and detailed handoffs are essential, as Step Down RNs often advocate for their patients during care plan meetings and rounds. This collaboration helps ensure that changes in patient status are addressed promptly and that each patient's transition to a lower level of care is safe and well-managed.

What is the difference between Step Down Rn vs Med-Surg Nurse?

AspectStep Down RnMed-Surg Nurse
CertificationsRN license, possibly CCRN or specialty certificationsRN license, often no specialty certification required
Work EnvironmentIntermediate to high-acuity units, closer patient monitoringGeneral medical-surgical units, lower acuity
Patient Care FocusPatients with complex, unstable conditionsPatients with less critical, stable conditions
Typical EmployerHospitals with step-down or progressive care unitsGeneral hospitals, medical-surgical wards

Step Down Rns and Med-Surg Nurses both provide vital patient care but differ mainly in patient acuity and required certifications. Step Down Rns handle more complex cases in intermediate care units, requiring specialized skills and certifications, while Med-Surg Nurses work in general wards with less critical patients. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity.

Do step down RNs get paid more?

Step down RNs typically earn higher salaries than staff RNs due to the specialized skills, increased responsibilities, and critical care environment involved. Their compensation may also reflect additional certifications such as CCRN and experience in intensive care settings.
Step Down Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Step Down Rn job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,062 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Travel Step Down RN - $2,177 per week

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Stability Healthcare
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$2.1K/wk

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Medical, PTO

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Stability Healthcare is looking for a Tele Step-Down RN contract position in Atlanta, GA. The PCU nurse is sometimes also called a step-down nurse and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding. PCU nursing jobs traditionally operate between the levels of general and ICU care, and more recently, in the field of critical care, as well.

*$600 travel bonus *Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare *PTO plan -- start accruing on day 1, use during contract or cash out at the end! *Guaranteed stipend if facility calls you off *Extra hour bonus -- earn an additional hourly bonus for working over your weekly contracted hours

Stability Healthcare Job ID #867611. 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: Tele Step-Down

About Stability Healthcare

Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000’s of facilities.

You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Why Vivian Health?

Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.

Benefits
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  • Benefits start day 1
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About Stability Healthcare

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Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000's of facilities. You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2009

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