Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in a cardiac-focused stepdown environment. The position involves night shifts, with scheduled hours of 12 per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate must have relevant experience in cardiac telemetry and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, specialty-specific setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Not specified; candidate must reside at least 50 miles away from the facility.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current state or district license to practice as a Registered Nurse; BSN degree (highly desired); at least 2 years of RN experience, with cardiac telemetry experience required; current BLS and ACLS certifications; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; Cerner EMR experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree highly desired.
• Responsibility and Experience: Work in a 48-bed cardiac stepdown unit with frequent IV drips including Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex; common diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The position is scheduled to start on 09/21/2026 and will conclude on 12/19/2026.

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 #1316398. 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 / 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