Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,760 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing specialized patient care in a hospital setting within the healthcare provider. This role involves managing patients recovering from open-heart surgery, vascular procedures, and other cardiac interventions, with a focus on telemetry monitoring, post-operative care, and adherence to sternal precautions. The position requires flexibility in floating between units and a commitment to a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Education Requirements: Active compact license in the relevant state, with a minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience, including post-operative cardiac surgeries, myocardial infarctions, and vascular procedures.
• Location Requirements: Candidate must hold a valid compact license and be within a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in surgical telemetry, open-heart surgery, vascular procedures, and management of specialized cardiac devices such as LVADs and VADs
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Additional Qualifications: Epic electronic charting experience is mandatory; candidates should be proficient in managing complex cardiac patients, including chest tubes, sternal precautions, and monitoring post-operative conditions.
• Responsibilities include blood products administration, cardioversion, defibrillation, managing cardiac drips and Vasoactive medications, telemetry interpretation, and post-surgical patient care.
• Candidates must be flexible to float to similar units and are expected to work every other weekend.
• References: Two references covering a period of one year (or six months for CNAs) within the last three years are required before start.
• Candidates should be prepared to work during designated holidays and request all specific scheduling or time-off needs in advance.

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 #1327158. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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