Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,320 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 4 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit RN Beaver Dam, WI. This acute care position involves providing high-quality patient care in a specialized step down environment with a focus on patients transitioning from intensive care. The role requires flexibility, clinical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA). Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a step down or similar critical care environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cerner electronic medical record systems; prior experience in a step down or ICU setting; ability to titrate drips such as Heparin, Levo, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors.
• Additional Information:
  • Bed capacity of 12, with 4 rooms designated for intensive care, serving an average census of 8 patients.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:3 to 1:5, with ICU ratios at 1:3. The unit employs team nursing with RN and LPN staff managing a total of 7 patients.
  • Common patient diagnoses include pneumonia, Covid-19, post-operative knees and hips, and falls.
  • There are nurse aids on the unit, with a CNA-to-patient ratio dependent on census.
  • The charge nurse may take an assigned patient load or step into a leadership role when needed.
  • RNs are responsible for interpreting remote telemonitor strips using remote tele devices.
  • Orientation includes 4 hours of Clinical Background Training (CBT) and 8 hours of floor training.
  • Travel nurses are expected to be flexible, participate in self-scheduling, and fill staffing gaps as needed.
  • Every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) is scheduled for weekend work.
  • Holiday shifts are required, with coverage for 2 out of 3 holidays.
  • On-call standby duty is required with a 45-minute response time; float options include working in the Emergency Department or taking paid time off.
  • The dress code is solid color scrubs, and uniform color is flexible.
  • Compliance with facility clock-in and clock-out procedures is mandatory.
  • Clinicians previously employed by the facility must have an end date of at least six months prior to submission.
  • The shift begins on 10/05/2026.

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 #1298713. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus