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GHR Healthcare

Travel Stepdown RN

Boston, MA · On-site

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/21/2026 * Duration: 15 ...

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GHR Healthcare - Travel

Travel Stepdown RN

Boston, MA · On-site

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/21/2026

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PRIDE Health

Travel Stepdown RN

Boston, MA · On-site

Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/21/2026 * Duration: 16 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel PRIDE Health Job ID #19080966. Pay package is based on 12 hour ...

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AHS Staffing

Travel Stepdown RN

Boston, MA · On-site

$2.2K/wk

Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/21/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - PCU - Step Down - Travel | Boston ...

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Anders Group

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN

Worcester, MA · On-site

Cardiac Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/27/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Anders Group Job ID #1028497. Pay package is ...

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How much do stepdown rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for stepdown rn in Massachusetts is $56.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.43 and $69.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Stepdown RN?

A Stepdown RN cares for patients who are transitioning from the ICU to a general medical-surgical unit. They monitor vital signs, manage IV drips, and provide intermediate-level care for patients who still require close observation. These nurses work in progressive care or telemetry units and handle a higher patient acuity than typical med-surg nurses. Strong critical thinking and quick decision-making skills are essential in this role.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Stepdown RN?

A Stepdown RN is responsible for closely monitoring patients who are stable enough to leave intensive care but still require frequent assessments and intervention. Daily tasks include performing vital sign checks, interpreting cardiac telemetry, administering medications, coordinating with doctors and other nurses, and educating patients and families about care plans. The role often involves handling rapidly changing situations, so adaptability and quick critical thinking are important. Stepdown RNs work closely with interdisciplinary teams and play a vital part in ensuring patients’ smooth transition to general care or discharge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Stepdown RN?

To thrive as a Stepdown RN, you need strong critical care nursing skills, experience with patient assessment, and a valid RN license—often with certifications like ACLS. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, intravenous therapy, and electronic health records is essential for success in this role. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are key soft skills. These skills enable Stepdown RNs to provide safe, effective care for patients transitioning from intensive care while collaborating efficiently with multidisciplinary teams.

Do stepdown RNs get paid more?

Stepdown RNs typically earn higher salaries than staff RNs due to the increased complexity of patient care and the need for specialized skills. Their compensation can also be influenced by experience, certifications, and the healthcare facility's location and policies.

What does a stepdown RN do?

A stepdown RN is a registered nurse who provides care to patients transitioning from intensive care to less acute settings. They monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assess patient progress using medical equipment, often working in specialized units with a focus on patient stabilization and recovery. Strong assessment skills and knowledge of critical care are essential for this role.

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Stepdown Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Stepdown Rn job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,539 per year, or $56 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,190 per week in Boston, MA

TravelNurseSource

Boston, MA • On-site

$2.1K/wk

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown Location: Boston, MA Agency: Triage Staffing Pay: $2,190 per week Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Triage Staffing to find a qualified Stepdown RN in Boston, Massachusetts, 02134!
Travel Nursing: Progressive Care Unit Boston
Location:         Boston
Start Date:       9/21/2026
Shift Details:   12H Variable (12:00 AM-12:00 PM)
                         36 hours per week
Length:            13 WEEKS 13 weeks

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About Triage Staffing

At Triage, we prefer to be real. Real about expectations--both ours and yours. Real about how a decision you make today could affect your tomorrows. Real about how compensation actually works. Real about how great-– or grating--your next supervisor may be.
Being real allows everyone at Triage to be ready. Ready to serve you with real honesty. So if that gig near the ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too.

  • One point of contact for both travelers and facilities (per division)
  • In-house compliance and accounting specialists
  • On-staff clinical liaisons
  • Mentoring program that is run and managed by actual clinicians – yeah, you read that right
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Are we the biggest? No. Are we the best? That’s rather subjective, but we’re trying to be. Will we work like hell to get you as close to your idea of heaven as possible? Yes. Yes, we will.

In 2021, Triage and TaleMed merged to become better together under the Triage name.

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