Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a specialized unit, supervising nursing support staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. The RN will embrace the organizations core values, prioritizing safety and patient-centered care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shift hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate, valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (if applicable), a minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience, certification and education as required by the role, and the ability to start on or before 08/31/2026.
Performs nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis for individualized care plans.
Provides timely and accurate patient status updates for team conferences and maintains comprehensive documentation.
Participates in patient rehabilitation and discharge planning from the day of admission, including patient teaching.
Communicates effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
Supervises and provides direction to ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriately and organizing workflow efficiently.
Maintains safety in all aspects of care, including patient handling, infection control, and environment safety.
Contributes to a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication, participating in team-building activities.
Coordinates supplies, equipment, and clinical needs, promoting cost-effective practices.
May assume charge responsibility following orientation and actively pursues ongoing professional development.
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 #1300255. 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
Erie, PA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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