Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,790 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Concord, North Carolina. The role involves providing specialized care in a PCU environment, managing various patient conditions including surgical, medical, and post-operative cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position focuses on team collaboration and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Concord, North Carolina
• Shift Hours: 0645-1915 and 1845-0715
• Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; North Carolina license; at least 18 months of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Skills Required: Drain care, central line management, G/J tubes, Heparin Gtt management, cardiac Gtt management (ACLS), cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement/management, management of various surgical drains.
• Support within the Department: Certified Nursing Assistants for blood draws, Foley insertion/removal, standard patient care; Charge nurse support; availability of IV/VAT Team as a hospital consult; Resource Nurse mentorship during night shifts; telemetry monitoring/tech.
• Technology/Equipment: Epic Electronic Medical Record system, Alaris infusion pumps with alarms, Omnicell medication dispensers, Philips monitors, bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitor, bedside Tele monitors in PCU room.
• Floating: Within region and scope of practice. Region 1 includes facilities within Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (main, Mercy, LCH peds).
• Orientation: 2 days departmental orientation.
• Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-6; surge times could be 1:7-8.
• Support within Department: CN duties include blood draws and Foley insertions/removals; Charge nurse assistance available; IV/VAT Team as a resource; Night shift mentorship by Resource Nurse; telemetry monitoring/tech.
• Travel and scheduling notes: Travelers will work 75% of holidays; can approve up to 6 days off (excluding holidays); schedule repeats every 6 weeks.
• Additional Notes: Scrub color is Navy; free parking; strong team-oriented unit culture.

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 #1281017. 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