Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,055 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chicago, 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 Long Term Care (LTC) - Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This role involves providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care within a long-term care setting. The RN is responsible for patient assessments, care planning, and supervision of nursing staff, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Job Details Certifications: BLS Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only). Education and Experience: Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience; experience in PCU or stepdown units highly desired; minimum one year of experience. Position Type: Full-Time, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, developing and implementing individualized care plans, documenting patient care accurately and timely, participating in patient rehabilitation programs, initiating discharge planning, and providing effective communication among care team members. Supervisory duties include directing and training ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriate tasks, and assuming charge responsibilities following orientation. Additional duties involve ensuring safety, participating in team activities to foster a positive work environment, maintaining communication with management, and pursuing ongoing professional development. Candidates should demonstrate skills in patient assessment, care planning, team coordination, and safety practices. 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 #1308980. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses