RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Travel - Night Shift

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a healthcare facility that requires floating across multiple units including PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, Observation, and Overflow. The RN will provide high-acuity patient care, monitor cardiac rhythms, and interpret ECG strips, with a focus on neuro assessments and cardiac drips. The role involves working varying units as needed, adhering to hospital protocols, and supporting patient recovery and safety.

Job Details:

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts begin at 7:00 PM and end at 7:00 AM.

Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and NIHSS certification. 1-2 years of experience as long as proficient with neuro assessments and basic cardiac drips. Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin drips, and EPIC electronic medical record system. Prior travel nursing experience. Ability to read and interpret ECG strips and pass ECG competency exam.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with telemetry and monitor reading, experience with off-site monitoring, and ability to adjust oxygen delivery devices such as CPAP and high-flow devices.

Float: Float rotation will be required, potentially to ICU or ER for low acuity patients, based on hospital needs.

Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for caring for patients with diagnoses including stroke, chest pain, arrhythmias, altered mental status, dehydration, CHF, GI hemorrhage, sepsis, and respiratory failure. The unit staff ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on the unit. The role involves working in a dynamic environment with flexibility to meet hospital needs. Travel nurses should be adaptable to work on different units and potentially during holidays and weekends, with a minimum of 4 weekend shifts in a 6-week period.

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 #1321018. 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