Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,400 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit RN located in Marshfield, Wisconsin. This position requires delivering specialized care for patients transitioning from acute to less intensive settings. The role involves managing a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and general medical conditions in a fast-paced, acute care environment.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Certifications Required: BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; Candidates must hold a valid license to submit.
• Location Requirements: Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility.
• Beds and Patient Ratios: 28 beds; patient ratios are approximately 1:5 during day/evening shifts and 1:6-7 during night shifts, with an average of 6 patients per nurse.
• Patient Population: Up to 75% cardiology-related patients including pre/post procedures, chest pain, NSTEMIs, and general medical patients such as CHF, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, dialysis, altered mental status, nephrology, hematology, wounds, and overflow strokes.
• Experience or Skills: At least 1 year of Telemetry (Tele), Intermediate Care (IMC)/Stepdown RN experience; proficient in drip medication management (insulin, heparin, nitro, diltiazem, Lasix); strong communication and teamwork skills; heavy cardiac unit experience preferred; previous travel experience is a plus.
• Monitoring and Equipment: Ability to read telemetry strips required; tele monitors provided by technicians stationed elsewhere; equipment includes continuous Cpap & Bipap, high flow, vapotherm, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, no ventilators.
• Additional Responsibilities: Charge RNs manage patient assignments and act as a resource; Nurse Aides available with ratio of 1:9 day/evening and 1:14 nights; floating may be required to other Medical/Surgical floors and specialties depending on staffing needs.
• Orientation: 1 day of facility-specific orientation (12 hours off-unit, 12 hours on-unit).
• Dress Code: Professional attire; scrub color is flexible and must be kept clean.
• Schedule and Rotation: No self-scheduling; efforts made to accommodate block scheduling. Staff work varied 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 PM, with every other weekend and holiday work required.
• Other Notes: Float to other Med/Surg floors and specialties may be necessary; staff may be scheduled in 4-hour blocks, and there is no on-call requirement.

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 #1287214. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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