Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rome, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in a healthcare facility located in Rome, Georgia. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a high-acuity setting, supporting a diverse patient population including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, surgical, and trauma patients. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to clinical standards.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, with a start date of 10/05/2026 and end date of 01/02/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Nursing Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neurological Assessment Certification (NIHSS). Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Progressive Care or similar high-acuity setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is preferred.
- Support within the Department: Availability of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Respiratory Therapists, Phlebotomists, Educators, Staffing specialists, Timekeeper/Payroll specialists, Safety sitters, Virtual Patient Observers, Virtual RN, and Security personnel.
- Technology/Equipment: Use of EPIC electronic medical records, glucometers (Glucommander), cardiac monitors, specialty beds, alarms, BiPAP ventilators, Alaris pumps, and other department-specific equipment.
- Floats: Support may be required across all med-surg and critical care areas, including Emergency Department (ED) boarders.
- Orientation: First week includes New Employee Orientation (NEO), followed by 2-3 days of departmental training on the unit.
- Scheduling: Every other weekend rotation; occasional on-call shifts during low census periods; approximately 70% holiday coverage.
- Other Notes: Scrub color is navy. Parking is free. The department fosters a teamwork-oriented culture emphasizing communication, timely response to patient needs, and shared responsibility.
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 #1312696. 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