Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,395 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Town and Country. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care within a specialized unit, focusing on patient safety, effective assessment, and care planning. The RN will supervise nursing staff and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS certification required prior to first shift; ACLS required prior to first shift; minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired; no minimum years of experience required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Provides patient information and status updates for team conferences and ensures timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical record.
• Participates in patient rehabilitation programs and is responsible for direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, with a focus on education for patients and families.
• Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and begins patient teaching in anticipation of discharge.
• Communicates pertinent patient status changes to support continuity of care and patient safety.
• Provides supervision, direction, and training to ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriately.
• Ensures personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies.
• Contributes to a positive work environment through calm direction and team building activities.
• Maintains communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
• Provides care in a cost-effective manner that promotes quality patient outcomes, monitors supplies, and manages charges.
• Assumes charge responsibility following orientation as needed.
• Engages in professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

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 #1338910. 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