What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,120 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing specialized cardiac and geriatric patient care in a high-acuity environment. The position offers flexibility across day, night, and mid-shift hours, with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Must have RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and at least 2 years of experience in a Progressive Care Unit or similar setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac patients, including care for post-operative cardiac catheterization, pacemakers, and TAVR procedures.
- Float: Not normally floated but may be required to float to one-to-one patient assignments depending on staffing needs.
- Additional Information: Candidates must complete all required screenings prior to start. The unit predominantly cares for geriatric patients with cardiac diagnoses such as chest pain, myocardial infarction, open-heart surgery, post-op cardiac cath, and post-op pacer management. Dress code is scrubs in any color, with no hoodies allowed; nose studs only piercings permitted.
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 #1289041. 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 / 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 : $2,120