What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,050 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 Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nursing Professional Night Shift 09/14/2026 to 01/18/2027. This position involves providing specialized care for adult patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-procedure, and renal failure. The role requires a team-oriented approach, flexibility, and effective communication skills in a diverse cultural environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), and competence in arterial line management
- Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Patient Population: Adults with various diagnoses including cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, adult respiratory, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure
- Patient Care Responsibilities: Titration of drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin; high-flow oxygen therapy management
- Staffing: Charge nurse available on each shift; nurse aides/patient care technicians on unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5; RNs required to read and interpret telemetry strips; RNs must be able to troubleshoot equipment like vents, Cpap, BiPap, high flow, etc.
- Floater Policy: Floating to MedSurg or ICU to match acuity
- Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
- Orientation: One day of unit-specific orientation
- Additional Requirements: Flexibility for RTO (up to 7 days upfront for the 13-week contract), hospital can cancel up to four shifts per assignment, experience with EPIC charting system, no BSN required, license to submit required, trauma level 2 care setting
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 #1304754. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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 : $3,050