Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Step Down Unit in an acute care setting located in an unspecified location. This role involves working in a unit that manages patients post-cardiac procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs), valve surgeries, TAVRs, heart ablations, and heart catheterizations. The position requires adapting to float responsibilities to other units like telemetry and medical-surgical units, with a focus on cardiac patient care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
Float: Float rotation may be required to telemetry and medical-surgical units.
Additional Information: The unit staff ratio is typically 1:4 for PCU/Stepdown patients and 1:5 for Medical/Surgical patients, with a significant focus on cardiac care. Experience in cardiac procedures and familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Phillips monitors are required. The unit operates on a biweekly schedule, with shifts starting on October 5, 2026, and ending on January 4, 2027. The assignment includes mandatory participation in every other week, up to 2 additional mandatory shifts per 6-week period, and some holiday shifts.
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 #1313727. 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
Kearney, NE
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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