Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse - Days Shift, located at a healthcare facility, is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to individuals in a specialized unit that monitors patients requiring intermediate level care. The role involves collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive clinical support in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Position Description: Responsible for data collection and patient monitoring in the PCU, with typical procedures including blood transfusions, IV starts, and central line removals. The unit has telemetry monitoring, continuous pulse oximetry, and uses Meditech electronic medical records.
Required Qualifications: Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications; experience with telemetry; approved for the healthcare facilitys location; 0 years of experience minimum.
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates should possess a team-oriented attitude, be self-motivated, and engaged. Experience in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ICU, Telemetry, or PCU is preferred. The role involves caring for high fall risk patient populations and performing respiratory and cardiac assessments.
Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate compliance with unit policies and guidelines; specific unit policies can be attached if necessary.
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 #1326168. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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 Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oximetryunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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