Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,605 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in Madison, Illinois This position involves delivering high-quality patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team within a level 3 trauma center setting. The role requires adaptability to float across local campuses and a commitment to maintaining safe patient ratios.

Job Details

• Position Description: Contributing professional and clinical knowledge within the PCU to ensure optimal patient outcomes, supporting the healthcare provider in managing complex cases.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) required.
• Education Requirements: Valid Drivers License, Work history/resume, Skills checklist (completed within 1 year), License verification, Copy of certifications, supervisory reference required at time of submission.
• Location Requirements: Illinois license required; Iowa license on offer.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 0 years required; at least 1 travel contract completed preferred.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: 1 year of previous stepdown experience, chest tubes, femstops, trachs, Central Lines, drains, CBI, required.
• Additional Information: This unit has a patient ratio of 1:7. The high volume of open travel needs aims to reduce this ratio; the more travelers fill the vacancies, the lower the ratio will be. Contract duration: 8, 10, or 13 weeks starting from 10/19/2026, ending 01/18/2027.

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 #1329757. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care 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