What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,150 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 Newburgh, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is based at a healthcare facility designated for specialty care. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem conditions, including cardiac, neurological, and post-operative cases. The position requires a minimum of two years of RN experience with at least one year in a step-down or telemetry unit.
Job Details
- Location: The primary location is a medical-surgical unit with a focus on cardiac and neuro patient populations.
- Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift.
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours.
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- End Date: 12/06/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid active compact RN license; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIHSS certifications; at least 2 years of RN experience, 1 full year of step-down experience, 1 travel assignment, trauma level II experience; recent EPIC charting experience (will require a checkoff class).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stable home ventilators, PleureX drains, lumber drains, VP shunts, and Narcan drips; strong assessment and critical thinking skills, resilient, adaptable, and socially engaged candidates.
- Float: Float rotation required within skillset, including to different campuses with a 2-hour notice.
- On Call/Call Back: Not applicable.
- Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Work three weekends every six weeks and every other holiday.
- Interview Days: Monday through Friday.
- Interview Types: MSP interview.
- Bed Count: 16 beds; patient-to-nurse ratio daily is approximately 1:3-4.
- Additional information: May involve precepting students and new hires; healthcare provider emphasizes teamwork, supportive staff, and a collaborative environment.
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 #1303928. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down 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 : $2,150