Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Memphis, Tennessee. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a specialized unit, following individualized care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes. The RN will supervise nursing support staff and participate in discharge planning and patient education.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active nursing license in the state of Tennessee; BLS Certification prior to first shift; ACLS Certification (CIRH only) prior to first shift; minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Recent ICU experience.
- Additional Information: Performs comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans. Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of patient care and responses in the medical record. Initiates discharge planning from day of admission and promotes patient and family education. Provides direct patient care using the nursing process, supervises ancillary staff, and contributes to a positive work environment through team building activities. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities following orientation and actively pursues professional development. Demonstrates safety awareness and maintains compliance with hospital policies.
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 #1286939. 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 / 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