Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jefferson, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A registered nurse (RN) specializing in the Step Down Unit is needed for a healthcare provider in a medical facility. This position involves overseeing patients in a unit similar to a stepdown intensive care unit, providing advanced patient care during night shifts. The role requires a committed professional to work a schedule of 36 to 48 hours per week, with shifts occurring overnight.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Step Down Unit
Certifications and Education Requirements: North Carolina (NC) or Compact Licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 02/06/2027
Responsibilities include monitoring patients in a unit similar to a stepdown intensive care setting, providing comprehensive nursing care, and adhering to clinical protocols.
Submission requirements include current licensure and certification documentation.
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 #1326211. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Jefferson, NC
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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