Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,620 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois. 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, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse position is located in Carbondale, Illinois. This role involves providing patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment, caring for a wide variety of cardiac and respiratory patients with fluctuating acuity levels. The position offers daytime shifts and emphasizes team communication and professional development. Job Details: Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Current Illinois Registered Nurse license; CPR/BLS certification; ACLS certification; 0 years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Progressive Care Unit. Additional Information: The nurse will assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs and contribute to patient care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include providing patient education, demonstrating clinical judgment, managing conflict professionally, and maintaining accurate medical records. The role involves participation in continuing education and core measure responsibilities. 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 1298042. 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