Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,300 per week

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Omaha, NE Step Down Unit RN (Oncology/PCU/Med-Surg) The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support a mixed patient care unit providing Step Down Unit services, including Oncology and PCU care alongside Med-Surg patient needs. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care on a 12-hour day schedule, supporting titration and monitoring of specific therapies, and performing hourly rounding. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.7:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m.); minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend; self-scheduling
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license to submit; Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA)); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association (AHA)); oncology nursing certification as listed (ONS/ONCC); completion of at least 0 years of minimum experience (as specified); drivers license required at time of submission
• Preferred Qualifications: Oncology nursing experience; PCU experience; Chemistry/Oncology certification (chemo certification preferred)
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide care for Oncology and trauma patient populations within a PCU/Oncology/Med-Surg setting
  • Perform required nursing care including hourly rounding
  • Titrate medications/therapies as needed (including insulin occasionally and cardizem)
  • Support ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring (e.g., CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000 as applicable)
  • Support ICP-related care/monitoring (training can be provided in real time, as applicable)
• Certifications: Required certifications include ACLS and BLS (American Heart Association (AHA)); ONS/ONCC
• Onboarding/Training: Orientation includes 2 days; unit includes a pass/fail exam during orientation with an open-book format for skills learned (passing threshold applies)
• Unit/Clinical Support Context: Typical patient ratio on days is 1 RN to 4 PCU patients and 1 RN to 5 Med-Surg patients (night ratios are described separately as 1 RN to 56 patients); some float may be required within the same level of 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 #1271348. 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 / 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