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: 08/24/2026
Duration: 22 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The healthcare professional will provide patient care within an acute care setting specializing in Step Down Unit services in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves managing neuro step-down and progressive patients, with responsibilities including drip titration for experienced nurses and collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality care during night shifts.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Indiana (IN) or Compact licensed registered nurse (RN), BLS certification, ACLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (may be obtained before start), minimum of 2 years of previous neuro experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Step Down Unit.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience managing neuro patients, drip titration experience, familiarity with electronic medical records such as EPIC, and proficiency with equipment including Philips bedside monitors and defibrillators.
Schedule: Night shifts with three weekend shifts every four weeks. Floating to similar units such as Medical-Surgical when required, maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio when floated.
Additional Information: Travelers will attend the Jumpstart program and EPIC training, followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation. The unit operates with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 3-4:1 on progressive care and 4-5:1 on medical-surgical floors. Dress code is Caribbean blue scrubs, and charting is completed using EPIC.
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 #1299185. 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 / 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
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
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