Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) The healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN for a 13-week assignment in a 207-bed facility with a focus on progressive care. This role involves providing specialized care to patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, chest pain, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, respiratory failure, DKA, and other interventional cases.

Job Details

• Position: RN - PCU
• Location: [Facility location not specified], within a region requiring travel outside a 50-mile radius from the candidates permanent address
• Certification & Education: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; active licensure required; minimum of 18 months of PCU experience (Resource Team requirement)
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Skills: Stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management), PCA pump administration, medication gtt management including cardiac drips, Heparin, Insulin, blood products, IVF
• Support within the Department: CNA, reception staff, charge nurse, phlebotomy, resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, intensivist (ICU provider until 11 pm on weekdays and 7 pm on weekends), telemetry monitoring/tech
• Technology/Equipment: Epic EMR, Alaris IV Pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors
• Float: Float rotation may be required to all units within scope and region as needed
• Orientation: 2 days departmental orientation
• Scheduling & Time Off: Every other weekend rotation, no call, working 75% of holidays, up to 6 days of requested time off (excluding holidays), schedule cycle every 6 weeks

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 #1330269. 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