Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Zanesville, Ohio.
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, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves providing specialized care for cardiac step-down patients, including heart catheter recovery, postoperative open-heart patients, and other cardiac/medical-surgical patients. The position starts on 11/16/2026 and runs through 02/15/2027, with a schedule of 36 hours per week on day shifts.
Job Details:
Position Description: As a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit, the RN will cover a 12-hour shift (7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), typically working every 3rd weekend and covering one holiday, subject to change based on census and staffing needs. The RN may be asked to take occasional call days and may float to other units during low volumes or staffing crises.
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification; a minimum of three (3) years cardiac step-down experience, including heart cath recovery, cardiac drips, post-op open-heart patients, and other cardiac/med-surg step-down patients. Experience with open-heart procedures and Epic EMR is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for ventilated patients in rare circumstances; comfort providing care to ventilated patients if needed.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/15/2027.
Additional Information: The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week contract, which may include shifts not limited to 12 hours. All requested time off must be disclosed at submission and included in the confirmation to be honored.
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 #1329922. 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
Zanesville, OH
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
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Patient Careunmatched
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