Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,285 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, 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 Step Down Unit RN Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including respiratory, neuro, surgical, and cardiac issues. The position requires a dedicated registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting, adhering to unit protocols and safety standards. Job Details Position Description: Care for a 20-bed step-down unit with 8 private rooms and semi-private accommodations, managing patients with conditions such as COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, respiratory conditions, neuro/surgical/cardiac patients, and ventilated patients with trachs, chest tubes, G tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines. Required Qualifications: Valid active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS certification required; ACLS recommended, 1 year of ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) experience, and proficiency in vent and trach management. Schedule: Shift times are days, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, totaling a minimum of 36 hours per week. Additional Information: The unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1, with experience in titrating drips such as Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors. RNs are required to read their own bedside monitors (Phillips), and the unit is equipped with bedside monitors interpreted by Tele/Monitor Techs. The RN will participate in every other weekend and holiday rotations and will float as needed, including to ICU for those with extensive ICU experience. Orientation includes EPIC system training, unit orientation, and on-the-floor supervised practice. 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 1309291. 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