Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Newburgh, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down units is needed at a healthcare organization in Newburgh, Indiana. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a 16-bed step down unit, primarily during daytime shifts. The role requires demonstrating expertise in cardiac and neuro assessments, trauma care, and post-surgical monitoring, with opportunities for cross-campus float and collaborative teamwork.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour days, shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Certifications & Experience: Current active compact license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS required. Minimum of 2 years RN experience, including 1 full year in a step down unit, recent EPIC charting experience, and at least one travel assignment. Trauma level II experience is preferred.
- Responsibilities include interpreting Telemetry/12-lead EKGs, initiating and titrating IV drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, Insulin), performing post-surgical assessments, and conducting NIHSS and neuro assessments.
- Additional Qualifications: Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, resilient work ethic, adaptable to change, excellent teamwork, and social candidates preferred.
- Location: Healthcare facility located at 4011 Gateway Blvd, Newburgh, IN.
- Float and Call Requirements: First to float within skillset to nearby campuses with 2-hour notice; no on-call responsibilities.
- Holiday & Weekend Rotation: Three weekends out of every six weeks and every other holiday.
- Interview Days: Monday through Friday, MSP interview types.
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 #1284939. 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 / 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