Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Location: unspecified. This role involves providing patient care for a mixed population of medical/surgical and intermediate care patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6, depending on patient assignment, with staffing supporting adult and geriatric populations.
Job Details
Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum 1 year of experience; experience with telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response and code teams, blood product administration, central line care, peripheral line care, management of cardiac drips (including no titration), oxygen administration via nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions/PPE.
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week.
Additional Information: This unit supports interdisciplinary care involving physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. The daily census ranges from 12-14 adult and geriatric patients in a 24-bed unit. Orientation includes 24 hours of onsite training and core modules, completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must have state or compact licenses in hand at the time of submittal, and all required RTO must be listed at the time of application. Previous staff must be approved by the facility to return.
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 #1326704. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Amarillo, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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