Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,960 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a specialized unit dedicated to Seriously ill patients requiring intermediate level monitoring. This role is based at a healthcare facility that provides comprehensive inpatient services, focusing on patient safety, communication, and clinical excellence to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Location: The position is located at a healthcare facility in the designated area, with work scheduled for days.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 10/19/2026 through 01/18/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 3 years of nursing experience, and a current nursing license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with critical thinking skills, EKG rhythm interpretation, cardiac drip management, insulin and heparin drip experience, and peripheral IV skills. Peritoneal dialysis and stroke/post-cardiac cath care experience are preferred.
• Responsibilities: Performing peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, Dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and troubleshooting wound vacs. Maintaining patient communication using AIDET, and participating in hourly or every 2-hour patient rounding.
• Additional Information: The unit emphasizes a team-oriented, self-scheduling environment with a "care like family" culture. The team values outstanding teamwork and utilizes technicians to support patient care. Floating to other PCU units or medical-surgical floors may be 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 #1317243. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus