Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,025 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The location is a step down unit specializing in cardiac surgery patient care. This position involves providing post-operative nursing support for patients discharged following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, heart transplants, lung resections, lobectomies, or double lung transplants. The role also includes caring for patients in the esophagectomy, bronchial valve, electrophysiology (EP) laboratory, catheterization (CATH) lab, or general cardiology settings.

Job Details:

• Position: Step Down Unit Nurse
• Specialty: Step Down Unit Cardiac surgery and post-operative lung surgery patient care.
• Required Qualifications: Valid drivers license or state ID; a minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience in a step down or similar setting; valid professional license or certification as required by state and specialty; successful completion of UHS Skills Checklist and submission of the UHS Prior Employment Form and UHS Submission Packet.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients recovering from heart and lung surgeries, including post-operative management, monitoring, and patient discharge support. The position requires adherence to clinical protocols and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  Private housing or generous housing allowance
  Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  Dependents 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: 2026-09-06

Cross Country Job ID #1271917. 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