Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,260 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The role of Step Down Nurse is based in the Galesburg, Illinois area within an acute care setting. This position involves providing specialized nursing care on a shift that runs from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, approximately 12 hours in length. Candidates are required to bring their active Illinois nursing license on the first day. The position emphasizes a need for a minimum of two years of relevant experience, along with certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, at least two years of clinical experience, certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units.
• Float: Travelers are expected to float; float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Must submit the last four digits of SSN.
  • No specific scrub color required, staff may wear own scrubs.
  • Telemetry monitoring includes Cardizem, Lasix, renal dopamine, and nitroglycerin.
  • No vents, Bipap, Cpap, or HF/Vapotherm devices.
  • In-house hospitalist staff from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by an Advance Practice Nurse (APN) with e-hospitalist support.
  • No trauma level designation other than Level 2.
  • Staffing ratios are 1:4 or 1:5, with a charge nurse responsible for taking patients.
  • Orientation includes one hospital shift and two unit shifts (one day and one night).
  • Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required, with no call duties.
  • Charting is performed using the EPIC system.

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 #1276766. 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