Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Newburgh, Indiana. 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: The Step Down Unit registered nurse is based in the Newburgh, Indiana area and is responsible for providing specialized care to patients recovering from cardiac procedures, including pre- and post-cath lab and electrophysiology procedures, as well as cardiac surgery admissions. The role involves managing cardiac patients in a dedicated 31-bed unit, with a focus on assessment, monitoring, and patient education, working primarily during 12-hour night shifts. Job Details: Location: Newburgh, Indiana Schedule: 12-hour nights (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM), minimum 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate; Indiana Single State RN License, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2 years of experience in step down nursing; charting experience in EPIC (CUPID experience highly preferred); proficiency in start IVs, arterial line management, cardiac drips titration, and Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pre/post heart catheterization procedures, PACU recovery, cardiac surgery admissions, and TAVR/LAAO recoveries. Float: Float to other cardiac, step-down, or telemetry units; nights, at least once a week. On Call/Call Back: Not applicable Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend and holiday rotation Shift Details: 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM 6:30 AM) Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 years in specialty nursing, with flexibility based on candidate experience. Charting System: EPIC (CUPID preferred) Additional Responsibilities: Manage and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs, manage cardiac devices, and monitor trending troponins. Patient Population: Cardiac procedure recovery, observation, and admissions, including post-PCI, PACU, post-surgical, TAVR, and LAAO patients. Shift Notes: Precepting of students and new-hires may be required; Covid-19 vaccine not required. 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 Posted Date: 2026-08-02 Cross Country Job ID 1269543. 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 / Step Down 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