Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nursing position in a welcoming healthcare environment. The role involves caring for patients with varied acuity levels, including respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke rule outs, and other complex conditions. This is a great opportunity for first-time travelers seeking to gain experience in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: CPR, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); telemetry experience, CIWA, BiPAP, central line management, tube/drain management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills; no minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Chest tube management, trach care, home vent skills.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including to overflow areas, ED holding, and other service levels within scope.
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation includes hospital orientation, modules, Epic training, safe patient handling, and glucose training.
  • 12-hour orientation on the unit with a preceptor, followed by full assignment.
  • Traveler telemetry competency exam is mandatory prior to start, graded by SimpliFi Compliance.
  • Bedside handoff is expected, with shift documentation on the whiteboard.
  • The culture is welcoming and traveler-friendly, with opportunities to extend assignment.
  • Scrub color is flexible, and parking is free in designated areas.
  • The assignment is scheduled from 10/05/2026 through 01/02/2027.
  • No on-call requirements; holiday shifts vary and are coordinated with the nurse manager.

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.