Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/01/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Step Down Unit RN (Registered Nurse) position is available within a healthcare organization, located in an unspecified location. This role involves providing high-quality patient care within a step-down or telemetry unit. The successful candidate will operate within a dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility to work on units based on current needs.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 2 years of experience in progressive care unit (PCU), medical-surgical (Med-Surg), or telemetry acute care; RN Step Down (PCU) specialty exam and skills certification; travel experience preferred; experience with EPIC electronic health record; ability to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Additional Information: Travelers will be placed on units based on their skills and the current unit needs. Certification as an RN Step Down (PCU) is required, including the skills module. The role requires on-site float capability within the specified radius.
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 #1329805. 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
Milwaukee, WI
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
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Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
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