Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Nurse Step Down Unit Location not specified. This position involves providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes. The role emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS
- Education Requirements: Must possess a valid nursing license and meet minimum experience of 2 years in a relevant setting
- Location Requirements: Candidate must be within 50 miles of the facility and not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization or its affiliates
- Years of Experience: 0 years required
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours, minimum 48 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027
- Additional Job Details:
- Unit notes highlight a fast-paced, patient-centered environment caring for adult and geriatrics with various medical conditions
- Expected patient ratio: 1:4-5, with duties including titration of certain drips such as Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
- Team includes nurse aids/patient care techs, and charge nurses who may take assignments
- Orientation includes onboarding plus 1-2 days on the unit, with an emphasis on critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability
- No floating to other units unless specifically required for medical floors, ICU, or rehab
- RTO (Return to Office) requests are needed upfront and limited to 7 days within the 13-week contract; additional RTO requests are not typically approved
- Charting system: EPIC
- No BSN required
- Licensure required for submission
- No trauma level classification specified
- No facility or organization names are included
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 #1326540. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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