Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,535 per week

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a healthcare facility. The role involves managing high-acuity pediatric critical care patients and providing specialized patient care in a 13-week travel assignment. The position requires a dedicated RN with pediatric critical care experience and proficiency in managing complex medical cases.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with start date on 10/20/2026 and end date on 01/19/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Current active Texas RN license; a minimum of 2 years of pediatric critical care experience; at least 2 years of experience with pediatric management in high-acuity settings; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; no artificial nails, clean and professional appearance; ability to manage complex pediatric patients including those on ventilators, with pressure lines, and requiring critical care management.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with management of respiratory illnesses, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA); familiarity with critical care procedures such as CVP and arterial line placement, neuro assessments, and complex post-op pediatric care.
• Additional Information: The role involves procedures such as Foley insertions, dressing changes, port access, and managing ventilated patients. Floating policy requires travelers to float to NICU, general pediatrics, or pediatric hematology/oncology units as needed. Uniform includes blue scrubs; tattoos should be covered; hair must be neat and pulled back if shoulder-length.

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 #1321724. 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