Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,960 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/30/2026
• 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 in a healthcare facility located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized patient care to a diverse patient population, including stroke, cardiac (preferably with experience in cardiac drips), post-operative patients (orthopedic, urology, gynecology, general surgery), and general medical cases. The RN must be adaptable and comfortable caring for a wide variety of medical conditions, with the ability to float onsite or to sites within a 40-mile radius if needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification(s) in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), at least 2 years of Medical Surgical (MS) or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) experience, proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and travel experience. Candidates should be adaptable to care for a wide variety of patients, including stroke, cardiac, post-op, and general medical cases.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and familiarity with trauma or step-down patient care is preferred.
• Additional Information: Must be able to care for a diverse patient population, including stroke, cardiac, post-operative, and general medical patients. Candidates may need to float within their skill set or to other sites within 40 miles.

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 #1296046. 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