Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,275 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This new York-based step down unit registered nurse (RN) position offers an opportunity to provide specialized care in a fast-paced acute care environment. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and bring their license on the first day of assignment. The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as cardiac, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes, requiring the ability to monitor continuous EEGs and titrate various drips. The position is scheduled for nights shifts, starting on 07/06/2026, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Specialty: Step Down Unit (Post-Intensive Care)
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications, 2 years of recent experience in a comparable setting, and a drivers license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a trauma level 2 care setting and familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records.
• Float: Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Candidate must be outside of a 50-mile radius and not hold full-time, part-time, or PRN positions with any facility associated with the organization.
  • RTO (Reasonable Time Off) requests must be submitted upfront (7 days or less per 13-week contract).
  • This is a 13-week assignment, with a cancellation policy allowing the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts.
  • The unit operates under a Trauma Level 2 designation in an acute care setting, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:4-5, and duties include titration of critical drips such as Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications.

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 #1271863. 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