Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Madison, WI. The organization is seeking a dedicated RN to provide high-quality patient care within a specialized unit. The RN will evaluate patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safety and healing.
Job Details
Position Description: The RN maintains the delivery of quality care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed, supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees. Embraces the organizations core values of delivering superior quality, safety, and teamwork.
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of individualized care.
Provides timely patient information and status updates for conferences and documentation.
Responsible and accountable for direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
Initiates discharge planning on the day of admission and provides patient education for discharge.
Communicates pertinent patient status changes to support continuity of care and patient safety.
Provides direction, training, and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriately.
Ensures personal and environmental safety following hospital and nursing policies.
Contributes to team building and maintains open communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
Assumes charge responsibility following orientation, as requested.
Identifies own professional growth opportunities through continuing education and self-study.
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, valid ACLS certification (if CIRH), and a minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience.
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 #1332507. 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.