Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,185 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position in Thornton, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for post-operative and cardiac patients within a state-of-the-art unit. The RN will work night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, supporting a variety of patient populations including orthopedics, spine, GYN surgeries, and cardiology procedures.

Job Details:

• Location: 9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229
• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications; minimum 1-year current acute care hospital PCU experience; Colorado nursing license or compact license; no minimum experience requirement other than current acute care experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac experience; prior Meditech EMR experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit features new, state-of-the-art equipment including ADA/Bari rooms with Hoyer lifts (x2). It boasts an excellent team with diverse nursing experience and a collaborative culture. Patient care includes post-op recovery from surgeries and cath labs, stroke, renal failure, respiratory failure, and cardiac drips at a set rate. The modified self-scheduling process allows scheduling over three weeks in advance, providing flexibility for trade requests.

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 #1299230. 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