Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. The RN is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, supervising licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, and ensuring patient safety. This role involves performing nursing assessments, developing care plans, and promoting patient and staff safety in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) prior to first shift; minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience; at least one (1) year of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience preferred; valid RN license in the state of New Jersey
- Promotes patient and employee safety focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the following key areas: Safe Patient Handling, Materials Handling, Infectious Diseases, Slips/Trips and Falls, Work Environment
- Performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and patient/family, and documents all assessments and interventions accurately and timely
- Participates in patient rehabilitation programs, initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission, and supports continuity of care through effective communication
- Provides direction, training, and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriately, and fostering a positive team environment
- Maintains communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities following orientation, with ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study
- Performs other related duties as requested
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 #1292319. 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