Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mckinney, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurses are needed at a healthcare provider in McKinney, Texas. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients requiring close monitoring and management of various conditions on a 46-bed unit.
Job Details:
Position: Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: McKinney, Texas
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Certifications in NIH stroke scale and ACLS, valid nursing license, and current BLS certification. Experience in PCU required; candidates without PCU experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: More than a year of PCU experience, familiarity with Meditech electronic medical records system.
Responsibilities: Provide nursing care to patients in the PCU, manage drips such as heparin, Cardizem, and Cardene, and participate in team collaboration.
Additional Information: The unit has an average census of 34 patients, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. The team includes charge nurses, nurses, techs, and a secretary. The unit utilizes IV pumps, Sara Stedy Lift, remote tele monitors, and Meditech EMR. Weekend shifts and on-call hours are required.
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 #1327986. 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
Mckinney, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
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Heparinunmatched
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MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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