Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Step Down Unit Registered Nurse in Petoskey, Michigan. This position involves providing specialized care in a critical unit that manages patients transitioning from intensive care to lower acuity settings, with a focus on cardiovascular and post-operative patients. The RN will utilize clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification; 1+ year of Stepdown nursing experience; proficiency in cardiac care; travel experience; EKG comfortability; willingness to float to similar units; skills checklist completed within one year of application.
Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The position requires working in a highly regarded step down unit that has received recognition for excellence in patient care. The RN must be adaptable and able to respond to a diverse caseload involving complex cardiac procedures and post-operative care. Certification in ACLS and BLS is required. Candidates must provide relevant licenses and certifications as part of their profile.
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 #1297098. 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
Petoskey, MI
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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