Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,255 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse opportunity in Yakima, Washington. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a 226-bed community hospital setting. The role requires a compassionate caregiver capable of managing a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 7 p.m. 7 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 2 years of total nursing experience including 1 year in Progressive Care Unit, current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications, knowledge in trach care, chest tubes, TR band management, post-catheterization care, central line maintenance, and general nursing. Must have experience reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms, caring for patients on Bipap and high-flow oxygen, and managing titratable drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix.
• Patient Types: Medical conditions include diabetes mellitus type II, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, COVID-19, pneumonia, altered mental status, transient ischemic attack, acute kidney injury, dehydration, alcohol withdrawal, syncope, chronic kidney disease, sepsis, stroke, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, and hypoxia. Cardiac cases include post-percutaneous coronary intervention care, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, and chest pain. Oncology patients with diagnoses such as leukemia and neutropenia may be cared for but without chemotherapy administration unless specifically ordered.
• Additional Information: High Spanish-speaking population (30%) and a significant underserved demographic requiring compassionate care. Experience with EMR systems, specifically Epic, is essential. Float within scope and throughout the hospital may be required. Weekend rotation of at least two nights per month, with weekend nights falling on Friday and Saturday; Sunday is not considered part of the weekend for night shifts.
• Start Date: 09/08/2026

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 #1295234. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus