Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,005 per week

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

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:

Step Down Unit Nurse position available in Durango, Colorado. This role involves night shifts within a fast-paced acute care environment, providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients across various specialties including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, and more. The position requires flexibility to float across multiple acuity levels and units, ensuring comprehensive patient management.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. All shifts and scheduling are coordinated by leadership for a 6-week schedule, and flexibility is expected to assist with filling operational gaps.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA). Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Step Down Unit or similar specialty. Valid license to practice in the state of Colorado. No specific education degree is mandated for this role.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior neuro experience and Epic electronic health record experience are advantageous.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, with the ability to float into other acuity levels such as Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS-Tele).
• Additional Information: Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. The charting system used is EPIC.
• Shift Notes: Night shifts with the potential for 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule. May be asked to work during holiday rotation and rare call or standby duties.

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 #1285257. 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