Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,380 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position in a high-volume trauma center located in the Midwest. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a multidisciplinary team, with potential to float across local campuses. The position requires clinical expertise, adherence to protocols, and the ability to manage diverse patient needs during nights shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, with a start date of 10/05/2026 and end date of 01/04/2027.
• Required Qualifications: One year of previous stepdown experience, a valid state license for Illinois, a drivers license, a work history/resume, skills checklist completed within the past year, license verification, copy of current certifications, and one supervisory reference at the time of submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel contract experience is advantageous.
• Additional Information:
  • This unit has historically maintained a 1:7 patient ratio.
  • The assignment includes working 1-2 major holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day.
  • Orientation sessions are scheduled on specific dates throughout the year.
  • Certifications required: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA).
  • The role permits local candidates from Madison, Sioux City, Bettendorf, Fort Dodge, Moline, Muscatine, and Rock Island.
  • On-call responsibilities are not included in the schedule.

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 #1319097. 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 / 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