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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in the Midwest region. The position involves providing high-quality nursing care within a specialized unit that manages patients with a wide range of acuity levels. The role requires flexibility to float within the same discipline across local campuses and active participation in interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid state license for Iowa or Illinois, at least 1 year of previous stepdown experience, completion of a travel contract, and current skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission date. Certifications required include BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA).
Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 travel contract completed, relevant clinical experience in stepdown or progressive care settings.
Additional Information: The assigned unit maintains a 1:7 patient ratio. The assignment includes working during summer holidays with potential work on Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day. Orientation sessions are scheduled periodically starting January 12, 2026, through December 28, 2026. Candidates must submit a work history/resume, copy of required certifications, license verification, skills checklist, and one supervisory reference at the time of submission. This assignment allows for local candidates from regions including Madison, Sioux City, Bettendorf, Fort Dodge, Moline, Muscatine, and Rock Island.
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
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
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