Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Madison, Wisconsin. The RN is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care by following established nursing care plans, performing assessments, and coordinating patient safety and education initiatives. This role involves supervising nursing staff and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (CIRH only), at least 2 years of bedside clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting.
Additional Information: Performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, develops individualized care plans, ensures timely documentation, and participates in patient education and discharge planning. Provides supervision to ancillary nursing personnel, delegates responsibilities appropriately, and contributes to a positive work environment through team-building activities. Maintains communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs. May assume charge responsibilities following orientation and actively pursues professional development.
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 #1298577. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, WI
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Admissionsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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