Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,040 per week

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

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: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Lima, Ohio. The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients on the assigned shift, providing age-specific nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts; minimum 36.0 hours per week. Every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications: Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license; relevant work history supported by a skills checklist current to 1 year and pertinent to Progressive Care Unit (PCU); post-operative open heart care experience (required); critical care experience (required); chest tube and other drain management experience (required); pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access (required); proficiency in cardiac monitoring, including reading and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips and recognizing and responding to changes in cardiac rhythms (required); advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities (required); experience assisting with chest tube removal, assisting with removal of pericardial pacing wires, management of temporary pacers (including pericardial and transcutaneous devices), use and troubleshooting of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices, and high-flow oxygen/other oxygen delivery systems (required).
• Preferred Qualifications: Chest tube and other drain management experience (highly preferred).
• Additional Information: Must float to all units within skill level. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using age-specific criteria; providing clinical judgments based on scientific knowledge and clinical skills; and assisting in planning, directing, and teaching non-Registered Nurse staff such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Patient Care Technician (PCT) and unit secretaries.

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 #1267326. 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