Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. The RN maintains the delivery of quality patient care by following the nursing care plan, supervising ancillary nursing personnel, and collaborating with the healthcare team. This role emphasizes safety, patient education, and efficient clinical operations to support patient recovery and well-being.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only). Minimum of two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired. No minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Progressive Care or similar unit is preferred but not mandatory.
• Additional Information: Performs comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans. Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to identify education needs and discharge planning. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, with a focus on patient education and safety. Participates in team activities to promote a positive work environment. Carries out charge responsibilities following orientation and actively pursues professional development through continuing education. Ensures safety policies are adhered to, including safe patient handling and infection control standards.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.