Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurses are responsible for providing specialized patient care in a dedicated unit. This role involves monitoring and managing the needs of patients transitioning from intensive care, with an emphasis on clinical assessment and intervention. The position is located in Burlington, Massachusetts, and requires a flexible, dedicated healthcare professional capable of working night shifts.
Job Details
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license, BLS - American Heart Association certification, willingness to titrate pressors, ability to pass/fail clinical testing on day one, experience with Epic electronic health record or similar, and must be separated from any affiliated organization for a minimum of 6 months.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS - American Heart Association certification, NIHSS certification, prior trauma or level 1 trauma experience (required if no prior travel experience).
- Additional Information: The nurse will be expected to float to emergency department holds, inpatient holds, post-anesthesia care units (PACU), and other boarding units in four-hour blocks. Staffing ratios will range between 1:3-5. The start date is Monday, and floating may occasionally occur during shifts.
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 #1286330. 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 / 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