Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,245 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Location: unspecified. This role involves providing patient care for a mixed population of medical/surgical and intermediate care patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6, depending on patient assignment, with staffing supporting adult and geriatric populations.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum 1 year of experience; experience with telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response and code teams, blood product administration, central line care, peripheral line care, management of cardiac drips (including no titration), oxygen administration via nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions/PPE.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: This unit supports interdisciplinary care involving physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. The daily census ranges from 12-14 adult and geriatric patients in a 24-bed unit. Orientation includes 24 hours of onsite training and core modules, completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must have state or compact licenses in hand at the time of submittal, and all required RTO must be listed at the time of application. Previous staff must be approved by the facility to return.

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 #1326704. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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