Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,790 per week

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

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 location is in Macon, Georgia. This position is for a registered nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves providing advanced nursing care for a patient population that includes cardiothoracic, vascular, cardiology, pulmonology, and general medical-surgical patients, with responsibilities encompassing clinical assessments, central line management, wound care, post-operative monitoring, and cardiac telemetry interpretation.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, every 6 weeks cycle
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm), ACLS, NIHSS certifications; 0 years of experience required; candidates must have an active license appropriate for this role, and valid certifications listed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Medical-Surgical certification preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to all adult med-surg and telemetry units within the organization.
• Additional Information: The unit operates with a busy but team-oriented culture, working one major holiday per shift. Orientation includes one day for facility-specific procedures and two days for departmental education.
• Responsibilities include: assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, patient mobility, medication administration via glucomander and insulin drips, chest tube management, trach care, PIV starts, IV insertion and care, wound care, post-op monitoring, cardiac telemetry, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education.

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 #1238045. 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 / 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