Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
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 organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in a cardiac-focused stepdown environment. The position involves night shifts, with scheduled hours of 12 per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate must have relevant experience in cardiac telemetry and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, specialty-specific setting.
Job Details:
Location: Not specified; candidate must reside at least 50 miles away from the facility.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current state or district license to practice as a Registered Nurse; BSN degree (highly desired); at least 2 years of RN experience, with cardiac telemetry experience required; current BLS and ACLS certifications; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; Cerner EMR experience required.
Responsibility and Experience: Work in a 48-bed cardiac stepdown unit with frequent IV drips including Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex; common diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: The position is scheduled to start on 09/21/2026 and will conclude on 12/19/2026.
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 #1316398. 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
Washington, DC
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Cernerunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National League for Nursing (NLN)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
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