Travel IMCU Registered Nurse - $2,420 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Intermediate Care Unit. This position provides care in a fast-paced surgical step-down setting for patients recovering from cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures. The role supports high-acuity patients, including those recovering from open-heart surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and those requiring mechanical circulatory support devices.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; two years of cardiac open-heart recovery experience; at least two previous travel assignments; strong surgical intermediate care experience; and intensive care unit experience managing high-acuity intermediate care patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical care certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The position provides care for patients recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repairs, valve replacements, vascular procedures, and thoracic procedures. Responsibilities may include caring for patients with left ventricular assist devices and patients recovering from heart and lung transplants. The unit includes intermediate care, telemetry, and non-monitored levels of care, with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 during the day and 1:4 at night.

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 # . 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 / Intermediate 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