Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,050 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Henderson, IN. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a hospital setting within the stepdown or telemetry unit. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care, managing complex medical conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes.

Job Details

• Position: Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Henderson, IN
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, every weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active compact nursing license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), minimum of 2 years of RN experience including one year in stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU), recent Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experiencepreferably EPIC
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with PIV insertion, stable home ventilators, chest tube or indwelling drain management, continuous BiPap, and blood product administration
• Responsibilities: Providing patient assessments, managing IV drips (insulin, heparin, cardiac), and responding to emergency needs within a fast-paced hospital environment
• Additional Information: The role involves first to float within skillset, potential float to nearby campuses, and adherence to unit-specific protocols. Cross campus float opportunity is available with 2-hour notice. Unit features small, experienced team with excellent staff retention.
• Submission Requirements: Must attach current active license and certifications upon application.

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 #1318263. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus