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Titan Medical (Nebraska)

Travel Stepdown RN

Hazard, KY · On-site

Travel Stepdown RN Location: Hazard, KY, United States Start date: 10-12-2026 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required Job type:

Olaro

Travel Stepdown RN - $2,361 per week

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$2.3K/wk

Olaro is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan. & Requirements * Specialty: Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours ...

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How much do travel stepdown jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average weekly pay for travel stepdown in the United States is $2,340.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,875.00 and $2,701.92 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Travel Stepdown nurse?

A Travel Stepdown nurse is a registered nurse who works on temporary assignments, typically through a staffing agency, providing care in stepdown units. Stepdown units, also called progressive care units (PCU), care for patients who are too ill for general medical-surgical units but do not require intensive care. Travel Stepdown nurses fill short-term staffing needs in hospitals across the country, offering their expertise to a variety of patient populations. Their responsibilities include monitoring patients’ conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care during patients’ recovery. Travel nurses often work 13-week assignments, though the duration can vary.

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

To thrive as a Travel Stepdown Nurse, you need a solid foundation in critical care, cardiac monitoring, and advanced nursing techniques, typically supported by an active RN license and certifications like ACLS and BLS. Familiarity with telemetry equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and portable medical devices is essential. Outstanding adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to quickly build rapport with new teams set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure safe, high-quality patient care and smooth integration into diverse healthcare environments during short-term assignments.

What are some common challenges faced by Travel Stepdown nurses, and how can they prepare to overcome them?

Travel Stepdown nurses often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new hospital protocols, building rapport within unfamiliar teams, and managing a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. To overcome these, it's helpful to maintain strong communication skills, stay organized, and proactively seek orientation resources at each new assignment. Embracing flexibility and being open to learning new workflows can also ease the transition into different healthcare environments, setting you up for success in this dynamic role.

What is the difference between Travel Stepdown vs Travel Nurse?

AspectTravel StepdownTravel Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Stepdown or Critical Care certificationRN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Work EnvironmentStepdown units, ICU, critical care settingsMedical-surgical units, specialized departments, hospitals
Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare staffing agenciesHospitals, healthcare staffing agencies

Travel Stepdown nurses and travel nurses both work in hospital settings and require RN licensure. However, Travel Stepdown nurses specialize in critical care units like stepdown or ICU, while Travel Nurses may work across various departments. The certifications overlap, but Travel Stepdown roles often demand additional critical care credentials. Both roles are popular in healthcare staffing, but Travel Stepdown positions focus more on intensive care environments.

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Infographic showing various Travel Stepdown job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,710 per year, or $58.5 per hour.

Travel Neuro Stepdown RN - $1,985 per week

Seattle, WA • On-site

Travel Nurses Inc
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Travel Nurses Incexternal

$1.9K/wk

Other

Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Travel Nurses, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a great Travel Stepdown Nursing Job in Seattle, Washington? Travel Nurses, Inc. posted this Travel Nursing Job that offers 36 hours a week for 13 weeks in Seattle, Washington.

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The details for this Travel Stepdown Nursing Job are:

  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Job Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Travel Nurse Salary: $1,985/week
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Total Hours Per Week: 36 weekly
  • Shift Breakdown: 3x12 hrs
  • Shift: 12 hours

Travel Nurses, Inc. Job ID #348826. 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: Stepdown Neuro Registered Nurse

About Travel Nurses, Inc.

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Life insurance

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