Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,175 per week

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

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit LewisGale Medical Center. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a 15-bed progressive care unit on a 3rd-floor main campus. The role requires overseeing post-cardiac catheterization, surgical, and telemetry patients, with a focus on cardiac rhythms and surgical recovery, during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patient management, chest tube management, epidurals, and post-operative care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong teamwork skills, effective time management, outgoing and team-oriented personality, willingness to go above and beyond for patients.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for post cardiac cath, EP studies, device placements, groin management, critical drips, epidurals, PCA, and post-operative surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, adaptability to high patient turnover, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

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 #1319028. 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