Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a high-acuity cardiac step-down unit within a fast-paced, high patient turnover environment. The role requires resilient candidates who can manage change independently while delivering quality patient care. The contract is scheduled for 13 weeks, with a start date as soon as possible, focusing on night shifts.
Job Details
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN License, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC, able to pass EKG test in first week of hire, minimum 1 year of strong cardiac experience (Cardiac Step Down Unit, Intermediate Cardiac, Cardiac ICU), 2 years of IMC/PCU/Tele experience, experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips, at least one completed travel assignment, recent EPIC charting experience of at least 1 year
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
- Float: Float to all inpatient units as needed
- Additional Information:
- 44-bed high patient turnover cardiac step-down unit
- Typical patient ratio of 1:4
- Post-operative care including CABG, valve surgeries, thoracotomies, vascular, arrhythmia management, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillator, ablations, acute MI, med/surg overflow such as detox, DKA, COPD exacerbations, respiratory failure, Fem Pop bypass
- Must be able to manage independently and complete tasks timely
- Scrub colors allowed in any color
- During flu season, vaccination is mandatory, and masks are required for unvaccinated staff
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 #1285998. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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