Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $3,080 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The professional registered nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Telemetry and Step Down units is assigned to an intermediate cardiac step down unit at a healthcare facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves providing skilled patient care in a fast-paced environment characterized by high patient turnover, including post-operative cardiac cases and various acute cardiac conditions. The RN will work during overnight hours, with scheduled shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, and will be responsible for managing a typical patient ratio of 1:4.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: WI RN License, BLS certification, ACLS certification, Associate Degree or Certificate (Bachelor's Degree preferred), at least 1 year of strong cardiac experience (Cardiac Step Down Unit, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac Intensive Care Unit), 2 years of IMC/Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry experience, at least one completed travel assignment, 1 year recent EPIC charting experience, and ability to pass EKG test within first week of hire.
• Additional Requirements: Must have experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, AHA or ARC certification.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac and intermediate/progressive care units, with a minimum of 1 year recent EPIC charting.
• Unit Information: 44-bed intermediate cardiac step down with high patient turnover, including post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, Vascular, Arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillator, ablations, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiac overflow.
• Additional Clinical Notes: The unit operates with a patient ratio of approximately 1:4. Candidates must demonstrate resilience, adaptability, social independence, and the ability to manage change effectively. Scrub colors can be any color.

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 #1281013. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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