Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,035 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Long Term Care is needed in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves delivering quality patient care by adhering to established nursing care plans and supervising licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Shift Time: Nights (from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM), every other weekend
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift; minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience; valid nursing license in Tennessee; and no minimum years of experience required for the role itself.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The RN will perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, provide patient education and status updates, participate in patient rehabilitation programs, initiate discharge planning, and communicate effectively to support continuity of care. The role includes supervising ancillary staff, ensuring safety policies are followed, and contributing to a positive work environment. The RN may assume charge responsibilities following orientation and will be involved in ongoing professional development.

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 #1277111. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus