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: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Washington, D.C., is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in a cardiac-focused stepdown environment. The role involves managing patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and vascular conditions, primarily on a 12-hour day shift schedule.
Job Details:
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state or district of practice; BSN degreehighly desired; minimum of 2 years RN experience, including cardiac telemetry experience; current NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certifications; Cerner experience required; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
- Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree highly desired
- Additional Information: The facility is a 48-bed cardiac stepdown unit, with additional pulmonary and cardiac surgery beds (not required to serve). The unit frequently manages medication infusions such as Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex, and diagnoses including CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery cases. Candidates must reside at least 50 miles away from the facility and be able to commit to a 3 x 12-hour day shift schedule.
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 #1289980. 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