Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,585 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit, Warwick, RI. The travel registered nurse provides comprehensive care to patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and clinical intervention. The role requires strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and experience managing patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Active Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) license or authorization to practice in Rhode Island; previous intensive care unit (ICU) experience required; electronic medical record (EMR) experience required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage multiple patients in a high-acuity setting; excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous step-down or progressive care unit (PCU) experience; experience with continuous cardiac monitoring and complex patient care.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include providing direct care to patients requiring step-down or intermediate-level nursing care; monitoring patient conditions, vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and treatment responses; recognizing and responding to changes in patient status; administering medications and treatments according to established protocols; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans; maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation; and following patient safety standards. Candidates must meet the healthcare providers onboarding, occupational health, and compliance requirements before the assignment begins.

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 #1342128. 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