What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,000 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care within a step-down unit, requiring flexibility to work on units with the greatest need based on skill set, including Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical Telemetry, or Acute Care. The role supports patient recovery and stabilization, utilizing experience in critical and acute care environments.
Job Details
- Shift: Nights
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: License verification, minimum of 1 year of experience in PCU, Med-Surg Telemetry, or Acute Care, and proficiency in EPIC electronic health record system.
- Additional Information: The traveler must be able to float onsite within their skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed. Candidates need to start by 07/12 for elevated rate. No previous travel experience required, and the role is open to candidates with a range of acute care experience.
- Submission Requirements: License, Nursys License, Professional Ascension Profile, 2 professional references, Ascension skills checklist, and resume.
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 #1339707. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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 : $3,000