Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,020 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position located in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for adult patients transitioning from critical care, with a focus on patient safety, communication, and teamwork. The position offers a night shift schedule with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment serving primarily Hispanic and Somali populations.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour nights, minimum of 48 hours per week, starting 11/23/2026 and ending 02/22/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); competency in arterial lines; ability to interpret telemetry strips; ability to titrate drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin.
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Shift and Scheduling: 12-hour night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements, including a minimum of two holidays within the contract timeframe.
• Orientation: One-day department-specific orientation.
• Float Requirements: Float to medical-surgical units or ICU to manage acuity patients.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs.
• Additional Notes: Overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanner available on unit; focus on patient experience, responsiveness, communication, and adaptability; emphasis on teamwork and cultural competency.
• Other Conditions: RTO (Return to Office) requested upfront, no additional RTO approvals after submission; hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment; EPIC charting system; no BSN required; license to submit required.

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 #1314367. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down 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