Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,125 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in en_US celebrates the opportunity to provide specialized patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for postoperative open heart, critical care, and cardiopulmonary patients, using age-specific criteria to ensure optimal outcomes.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Ohio/OH or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; no minimum years of experience required; experience with post-operative open heart care, critical care, chest tube and drain management, pre- and post-procedure care for radial and femoral access patients, cardiac monitoring, and handling of specific procedures and equipment.
• Additional job responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing post-operative and pre-operative care, monitoring cardiac rhythms, managing oxygen therapy devices, and floating across units within skill levels.
• Submission requirements: Skills checklist relevant to progressive care, active AHA BLS and ACLS certifications, and a current Ohio/OH or Compact RN license.

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 #1328066. 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