Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.
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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Step Down Unit Nurse in the healthcare facility is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to less acute settings. The position involves managing post-procedural and cardiac patients, including those recovering from myocardial infarctions, cardiac catheterizations, and post-Cabg surgeries, within a fast-paced acute care environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 2 years of experience in a step-down or related unit setting, certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing titratable drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin, with ability to interpret strip readings.
Float: Float rotation may be required across adult inpatient units, including MedSurg Tele and PCU, with unit-specific orientation provided.
Additional Information: Clinicians must take and pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing the contract. The position involves utilizing various equipment including CPAP/BiPAP at night, monitor interpretation skills, and collaborating seamlessly with nurse aides on the unit.
Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 02/01/2027
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 #1318306. 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
Prescott, AZ
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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Myocardial Infarctionunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
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