Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position located in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a 20-bed unit with a focus on cardiac and step-down patients. The position supports a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality care, utilizing advanced equipment and adhering to hospital policies. The shift is scheduled for nights, with an expected minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS certification; experience in step-down, cardiac drips (Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Nitro, etc.); BIPAP/CPAP/High Flow care; ability to perform bedside cardioversion; strong patient monitoring skills; flexible to float to related units (Step-Down, Medsurg) as needed; no minimum experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-catheterization care without intervention; familiarity with electronic documentation and scheduling systems; team-oriented mindset and strong accountability.
Additional Information: Unit utilizes advanced equipment such as ZOLL monitors, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry, Hillrom beds, specialized Beds, and kangaroo pumps. Clinical skills involve bedside procedures including cardioversion. Attending shift huddles, bedside shift reports, and punctual shift start are mandatory. The department values teamwork, accountability, and has a culture of recognition and high staff tenure, including a 0% turnover rate over the past two years.
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 #1321742. 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
Richmond, VA
Skills
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