Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Orlando, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) The organization is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in the Progressive Care Unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, supervising ancillary nursing staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. The RN will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and achieving positive health outcomes within a hospital setting.
Job Details
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS Certification required prior to first shift. ACLS certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only). Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired.
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of an individualized care plan.
Provides timely patient information and status updates for team conferences and re-evaluation.
Responsible for documenting assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and efficiently in the medical record in accordance with policy.
Participates in patient rehabilitation programs and assumes direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient teaching for discharge readiness.
Communicates pertinent patient status changes to support continuity of care and patient safety.
Supervises and delegates to ancillary nursing personnel, providing direction and teaching to support team function.
Ensures personal and environmental safety aligned with hospital policies.
Contributes to a positive work environment through team-building activities and effective communication.
Coordinates with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
Provides care in a cost-effective manner, monitoring supplies and charges.
Assumes charge responsibility as appropriate after orientation.
Actively pursues professional development through continuing education and self-study.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 #1327642. 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
Orlando, FL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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