Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jacksonville, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Jacksonville, FL. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in a specialized unit, ensuring individualized treatment plans are followed and patient safety is prioritized. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees to maintain clinical excellence and safety standards.
Job Details
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Position Description: The RN delivers patient-centered care by performing nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The RN ensures accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Participates in the patient rehabilitation program and initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from day one.
Certifications: BLS Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only).
Experience: Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience required.
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, supervises ancillary staff, delegates tasks appropriately, and ensures safety protocols are followed. Maintains communication with team members regarding patient status and monitors supplies and equipment to promote cost-effective, quality care. Assumes charge responsibility following orientation and actively pursues professional development.
Additional Information: The RN follows all hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality. They are responsible for effective time management and contribute to a positive team environment through team-building activities.
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 #1330901. 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.