Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Acute Care Nurse Step Down Unit in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for patients requiring close monitoring and management on the step down unit. It is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to advance their critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Position Description: Providing nursing care in a 30-bed unit with 22 acute care beds and 8 stepdown beds, focusing on stroke and neuro stepdown patients.
Certifications: BLS for Acute Care, BLS and ACLS for Neuro Stepdown.
Education & Experience: No minimum years of experience required, with a focus on strong acute care nursing skills and time management.
Location Requirements: The role is based at a facility with specific unit protocols and policies, including the use of Meditech documentation.
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week, with weekend shifts required.
Required Qualifications: Strong acute care nursing skills, neuro stepdown experience preferred, ACLS and BLS certifications.
Additional Information: Floating policy permits experienced nurses to float after orientation; procedures commonly performed include lumbar puncture and chest tube placement.
Submission Requirements: Please attach unit-specific policies and guidelines.
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 #1325476. 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
Nashville, TN
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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