Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,355 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Step Down Unit (PCU/Oncology/MedSurg) RN Omaha, NE
A Registered Nurse (RN) is needed for a Step Down Unit serving adult patients across PCU, Oncology, and MedSurg. The role involves caring for patients with oncology-focused diagnoses while providing PCU-level support, including the use of specialized monitoring and equipment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour nights, minimum 36 hours per week; weekend requirement: every other weekend (self-schedule available).
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license (required at submission)
  • Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association (AHA)); Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA)); ONS/ONCC (as listed)
  • Minimum experience: 2 years (step down/PCU experience requested as applicable)
  • Location requirement: candidates must be within 50 miles
  • Drivers license required at submission to determine eligibility within 50 miles
• Preferred Qualifications: Oncology certified experience is preferred (not required).
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide step down level care for adult patients with oncology and trauma patient diagnoses
  • Care for patients requiring titration or administration of medications/therapies such as chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix
  • Support patients who may require hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, Aline, Swan, EV-1000) and ICP management (trainable in real time)
  • Manage ventilator and related specialty equipment needs (trainable)
  • Use EPIC for charting
  • Float may be required within the same level of care to MedSurg and PCU units
• Additional Information:
  • Unit includes mixed care and typically runs ratios of 1 RN to 4 PCU patients (days) and 1 RN to 56 patients (nights)
  • Unit orientation consists of 2 days
  • Artificial nails are prohibited in departments providing patient care; refusal to remove nails may result in contract termination
  • Required skills/testing during orientation includes a pass/fail exam on Friday and an open-book exam on learned skills; a 90% score is required to pass

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 #1254902. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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