Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit Nursing Professional Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized patient care within an acute care setting, focusing on patients transitioning from higher levels of care. The role emphasizes maintaining clinical excellence, adhering to protocols, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position Description: The role involves working in a step down specialty unit within an acute care environment, utilizing the Electronic Patient Charting (EPIC) system.
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS American Heart Association); minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting; valid licensure to submit; no specific education degree required; shift is days (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week.
Additional Information: Assignment duration from October 19, 2026, to November 30, 2026. Charting is performed in EPIC; there is a cancellation policy of 4 shifts per 13-day assignment or 3 shifts for less than 13 weeks. The unit is at a trauma care level appropriate for step down patient management.
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 #1324909. 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
Little Rock, AR
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Chartsunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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