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 Bloomington, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse Specialist located in Bloomington, Illinois. This role involves providing care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions in an acute inpatient setting, including conditions such as respiratory, cardiac, and neuro patients. The position requires a dedicated and experienced professional who can adapt quickly to clinical demands in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts with rotating nights, weekends, and holiday obligations.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting; licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Specialty: Step Down Unit.
• Schedule: Employees will work three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotation through nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Float: Travel Registered Nurses are first to float and may work in Intensive Care Units if they have extensive ICU experience, otherwise may float to General Medical floors, taking whatever assignment is necessary for that level of care.
• Bed Size/Number of Rooms: 32 beds, all private rooms.
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 3-4 patients per nurse.
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color.
• Training & Orientation: One day with the education team and one day floor orientation, tailored to inpatient acute care.
• Start Date: 08/03/2026.

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 #1287196. 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