What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,815 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Thornton, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in Thornton, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a state-of-the-art unit with a diverse patient population, including post-operative recovery, cardiac, stroke, and renal care. The RN will work night shifts in a dynamic environment that emphasizes teamwork and advanced practice skills.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Current acute care hospital PCU experience minimum of 1 year; BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include post-op recovery of surgical and cath lab patients, orthopedic, cardiac, stroke, renal, respiratory care, and managing various cardiac drips.
- Preferred qualifications include cardiac experience and Meditech electronic medical record experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional information: The unit features a modern setup with ADA/Bariatric rooms, multiple patient monitoring equipment, and a positive team-oriented culture. The unit offers a modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted three weeks in advance, accommodating trade requests.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1310795. 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: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $1,815