Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,265 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift in a medical-surgical intermediate care unit. This position involves providing direct patient care for individuals with respiratory failure, post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities within a busy, respiratory-heavy unit. The role requires teamwork, dependability, and flexibility to support a fast-paced clinical environment. Job Details Role: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Stepdown Unit Location: South St. Louis County, MO (generalized for privacy) Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week Qualifications: Current RN license valid in Missouri or eligible for licensure in Missouri; BLS and ACLS certifications from American Heart Association; 1 year of inpatient stepdown experience, including Trach and Vent experience Responsibilities: Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; monitor patient progress; coordinate with ancillary departments; maintain patient rights and confidentiality; and perform duties consistent with the nursing scope and standards of practice. Additional Information: The role involves high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids and physical demands including lifting and repositioning patients. Flexibility for differing schedules, shifts, and days is expected. Orientation occurs on day shift, with the traveler required to be available all week. 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 1307551. 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 / 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