Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available within a healthcare organization. This role involves providing patient care for a surgical telemetry population, including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, post-surgical cardiac patients, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement. The position requires an adaptable, experienced nurse to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Location: Not specified; open to candidates with at least 1 year of experience in step-down or telemetry nursing.
Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license preferred), at least 2 years of experience in cardiac telemetry, surgical tele, vascular (groin), radial band management, IV skills, NIHSS, ACLS, BLS, and Epic electronic health record experience.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 02/15/2027.
Additional Information: The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients, managing complex cardiac cases, performing procedures such as chest tube care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and managing cardiac drips without titration. Candidates must be flexible to float to similar units as needed, and be available to work every other weekend and at least three major holidays.
Certification: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required.
Responsibilities include blood product administration, dysrhythmia management, chest tube management, and post-op cardiac care, with experience in managing VADs, TAVRs, and structural heart support preferred.
Submission Requirements: Must include responses to the specified questions, two references covering one year within the last three years, and a valid license in hand at submission.
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 #1327140. 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 / Step Down 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
Seattle, WA
Skills
Administrative Managementunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Myocardial Infarctionunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
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