Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,295 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit. The position supports progressive care and emergency department holding operations in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that may include patient transport and floating within scope of practice. The role requires strong clinical judgment, flexibility, resourcefulness, communication, and patient education skills.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Progressive Care Unit experience of at least 2 years; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); cardiac rhythm interpretation; chest tube, lumbar drain, and tracheostomy management; intravenous medication titration; strong communication and patient teaching skills.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The primary assignment supports the emergency department holding area and may include mixed-diagnosis patients, isolation patients, and non-ambulatory patients. Patient ratios may include 1:4 in progressive care and 1:5 when floated to medical-surgical assignments. The position requires telemetry competency, flexibility to support other units within scope of practice, and participation in a two-day general orientation followed by one day of unit orientation.

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 #1343266. 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