Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Rock Island, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a dynamic, high-volume unit, requiring flexibility to float across local campuses. The clinician will contribute clinical expertise to support patient recovery and safety, adhering to facility protocols and guidelines.
Job Details:
- Shift Time: Nights
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Two years of previous stepdown experience, at least one travel contract completed preferred; Illinois state license required; Drivers license; Work history/resume; Skills checklist (completed within 1 year); License verification; Copy of certifications (BLS, ACLS); References - one supervisory reference; Must have taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility (unless in Madison with a 10% rate reduction)
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, Central Lines, CBIs, drains; familiarity with medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, Argatroban
- Additional Information: The position requires working during holidays and may involve on-call duties. Orientation sessions are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Candidates must demonstrate clinical proficiency with critical care procedures and medications, including titration. The unit maintains a patient ratio of 1:7, with staffing aimed at reducing this ratio through filling vacancies.
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 #1290372. 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