Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,025 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Step Down Unit registered nurses (RNs) are needed for a 12-hour night shift position in a high-acuity acute care environment. The role involves providing specialized care to adult patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post-procedural conditions. The healthcare provider seeks a team player with flexibility, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a diverse patient population.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027.


• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; 2 years minimum RN experience; location requirements; and flexibility to float to Medical-Surgical or Intensive Care Units as needed.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arterial lines, titrable drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin, and competency in interpreting telemonitor strips.


• Additional Information: Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and medication communication. Candidates should be adaptable, team-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. A one-day unit-specific orientation will be provided.


• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.


• Rotation & Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday, upfront RTO of 7 days or less per 13-week contract; additional RTO not approved.


• Other Notes: Mandatory overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners, and adherence to dress code in navy blue scrubs.

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 #1322479. 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

You 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus