Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,690 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse (RN) positions are available for assignments in an organizational setting specializing in pediatric cardiac care. These roles involve providing specialized nursing care for children with complex cardiac conditions, including single ventricle physiology, heart transplants, and ventricular assist devices. The positions require pediatric cardiac experience and are scheduled for nights, with the possibility of float to other units within the facility.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, working from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: BSN required; certifications including BLS, PALS, ACLS required; minimum two years of Pediatric Cardiac Progressive Care or Cardiac Step-Down experience; minimum one year of inpatient pediatric cardiology experience (ICU or Intermediate Care); strong knowledge of pediatric three-stage single ventricle care; ability to care for pediatric cardiology patients, including those with Single Ventricle, Heart Transplant, and Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD); travel experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) patients; teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Assignment runs from 01/05/2027 to 04/10/2027. Nurses must work two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment. No Request for Time Off (RTO) is approved during the first two weeks. Seasonal influenza vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions accepted; exemption requests must be included with submission.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-03

Cross Country Job ID #1304298. 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