Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position located in an organization in Independence, Missouri. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care within a specialized unit overseeing patients requiring close monitoring and advanced assessments. The position offers a guaranteed 48 hours per week with a start date of December 14, 2026, and initially runs through March 15, 2027.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications; experience with advanced assessment and critical thinking skills; management of vasoactive drips; Drip management experience.
Unit Specifics:
Bed capacity: 36 beds with patient ratios typically 1:3, 1:4, or 1:5 with patient care technicians.
Patient care includes use of BiPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps.
Documentation system in use: Meditech.
Staffing involves full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts with rotating weekend and holiday schedules.
Floating policy requires PRN staff to float once per week; float assignments for full-time and part-time staff rotate based on schedules.
Patient experience expectations include bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.
Preferred Qualifications: A positive attitude and team-oriented personality.
Additional Information: This position is located in a facility recognized as a Level 2 trauma center with stroke and STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) accreditation and is a certified bariatric center. The role involves participating in unit standards of care and adapting to a flexible scheduling environment with rotating holidays and float requirements.
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 #1313929. 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
Independence, MO
Skills
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