Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 22 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit, Nursing, Location: Not specified. This position involves providing specialized care in a neuro step-down and progressive care setting, with a focus on neuro patients requiring drip titration and advanced monitoring. The role supports a team-based environment and requires adherence to unit-specific procedures and protocols.
Job Details
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: IN or Compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIH certification required; minimum of 1 year experience in a similar setting; scheduled shift is nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: IN or Compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIH certification, minimum 1-year experience in neuro step-down or progressive care units.
Additional Information: Previous neuro experience is required; float to other units/departments may be necessary, including MedSurg and Telemetry units, with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio when floated. The unit employs EPIC and PYXIS systems, as well as Philips defibrillators and bedside monitors. Orientation includes Jumpstart and EPIC training, with 1-2 days on the unit. The shift involves working three weekends every four weeks and following the Caribbean blue scrubs dress code.
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 #1309796. 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 / 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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