Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,155 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Nights, starting November 16, 2026, in the healthcare sector. This position involves providing direct patient care for adult patients requiring management and monitoring of step-down ICU level care. The role emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced, specialized environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure, two years of hospital or equivalent clinical experience, current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 1830 to 0700, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Provides care for adult patients with respiratory illnesses requiring supplemental oxygen, ventilator support via tracheostomy, chest tubes, and cardiac monitoring. Monitors and manages high acuity conditions such as stroke, cardiac events, and post-surgical recovery. Responsible for documentation, delegation, and ensuring professional development. Must demonstrate competency in managing complex clinical equipment and procedures including telemetry, IV management, and special respiratory tools. The role requires flexibility to float to different units within the health system when necessary.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must include proof of current licensure application, references from the past two years (at least one from a supervisor), and all relevant certifications at the time of submission. Must acknowledge possible start delay of up to 8 weeks due to licensure processing.

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 #1335656. 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 / 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