Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a healthcare facility dedicated to providing specialized inpatient care. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, supervising healthcare assistants and orientees, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. The RN will work night shifts, starting on 09/07/2026 and ending on 12/07/2026, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to first shift, valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification prior to first shift, a minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience in settings such as stepdown, intensive care unit (ICU), or long-term acute care (LTAC).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working specifically within progressive care or stepdown units.
Additional Information: Performs comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, and participates in patient rehabilitation programs. Initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from day one of admission. Consistently documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely. Seeks consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions and participates in team activities to foster a positive work environment. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities following orientation and actively pursues professional development opportunities. Maintains effective communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical needs.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-16
Cross Country Job ID #1303995. 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
Birmingham, AL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Managementunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Admissionsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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