Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in the healthcare industry. This role involves providing direct patient care, performing nursing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The RN will also supervise ancillary nursing personnel and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained throughout the shift.
Job Details
Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only). Critical care experience highly desired.
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Responsibilities: Performs comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, develops and updates individualized care plans, initiates discharge planning from the day of admission, and ensures accurate, timely documentation of all patient care activities.
Qualifications: No minimum years of experience required.
Professional Growth: Actively pursues ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study.
Team Collaboration: Provides direction and supervision to ancillary staff, participates in team building activities, and fosters a positive work environment.
Safety and Compliance: Follows all safety protocols, hospital guidelines, and policies ensuring patient, staff, and environmental safety.
Additional Notes: The RN will assume charge responsibilities after orientation as requested and utilize problem-solving and organizational skills to prioritize patient care 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 #1308521. 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
Jackson, TN
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
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Patient Assessmentunmatched
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People Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
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Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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