Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,905 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Step Down Unit nurse for a night shift position in Lufkin, Texas. This role involves working in a cardiac care environment with responsibilities including cardiac drip titration, sheath pulling, site monitoring, and general medical-surgical patient care. The position starts on August 31, 2026, and offers a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit application, at least 2 years of experience in a cardiac or step down unit, certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: Must have experience pulling sheaths, monitoring sites, and working in a cardiac drip titration environment. The unit is a recovery/observation area within a critical care setting, requiring prior similar experience. The hospital's cancellation policy allows up to four cancellations in a 13-week contract, which may include full or partial shifts. The charting system used is Paragon.

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 #1296591. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus