Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,290 per week

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves delivering specialized cardiac care in a fast-paced, high patient turnover environment on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac step-down unit. The RN will provide post-operative care for cardiac procedures, arrhythmia management, heart failure treatment, and other complex cardiac conditions. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity setting with diverse patient populations.

Job Details

• Location: Wausau, WI
• Shift: 12-hour days, 07:00 AM 07:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: Days
• Required Qualifications: WI RN License, BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association or ARC), at least 1 year of recent strong cardiac experience (Cardiac Step Down Unit, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac Intensive Care), 2 years of IMC (Intermediate Medical/Surgical Care) or Progressive Care Unit or Telemetry experience, current experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips, a minimum of one completed travel assignment, and at least 1-year recent EPIC charting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include float to inpatient units as needed, working every other weekend and holiday, and adherence to flu and COVID vaccination policies. The unit manages various cardiac conditions, including post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, Vascular, Arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, acute chest pain/infarction, and medical/surgical overflow such as detox, DKA, COPD exacerbations, respiratory failure, and femoral pop bypass. Candidates should be resilient, capable of managing change independently, and able to complete tasks timely.

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 #1285993. 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 / 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