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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized cardiac and pulmonary care on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Candidates must possess the necessary licensure and clinical experience to support patients with complex cardiac conditions.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly desired
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state/district required
Cardiac telemetry experience required, 2 years of RN experience required
Cerner electronic health record experience required
Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates residing within 50 miles of the unit
Additional Information:
Must be able to handle frequent IV drips such as Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, Bumex
Common diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery patients
Experience working in a cardiac-focused stepdown unit preferred
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 #1318421. 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
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Cernerunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
National League for Nursing (NLN)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
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