Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position in a high-volume trauma center located in the Midwest. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a multidisciplinary team, with potential to float across local campuses. The position requires clinical expertise, adherence to protocols, and the ability to manage diverse patient needs during nights shifts.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, with a start date of 10/05/2026 and end date of 01/04/2027.
Required Qualifications: One year of previous stepdown experience, a valid state license for Illinois, a drivers license, a work history/resume, skills checklist completed within the past year, license verification, copy of current certifications, and one supervisory reference at the time of submission.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel contract experience is advantageous.
Additional Information:
This unit has historically maintained a 1:7 patient ratio.
The assignment includes working 1-2 major holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day.
Orientation sessions are scheduled on specific dates throughout the year.
Certifications required: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA).
The role permits local candidates from Madison, Sioux City, Bettendorf, Fort Dodge, Moline, Muscatine, and Rock Island.
On-call responsibilities are not included in the schedule.
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 #1319097. 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 / Progressive Care 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
Rock Island, IL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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