Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,790 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Charlotte, NC
$1,790/wk
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- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in a general medical-surgical facility. The role involves providing high-quality patient care for a variety of diagnoses including heart failure, chest pain, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, and respiratory failure, utilizing advanced skills such as stroke management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and drain management. The schedule is nights, with a commitment of 36 hours per week starting from 09/14/2026 through 12/12/2026.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification. Minimum of 18 months of recent PCU experience; high proficiency in stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, Flexiseals, Foley insertion/management), PCA pump management, and medication drip management including cardiac drips, Heparin, Insulin, blood products, and IVF.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in stroke care and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units within the region as needed, with pay adjustments for mid-shift floating.
- Additional Information: The facility has 207 licensed beds, but no trauma designation or teaching status. The unit includes 10 medical-surgical beds and 10 progressive care beds, with a patient ratio of 1:3-4 for PCU. The team includes support staff such as CNAs, receptionists, and charge nurses, with resource nurses available based on staffing. Technology includes Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors. Orientation includes 2 days of departmental training. Candidates must accept floating to all units within scope and within regional facilities as needed, operating within scope of practice. Scrub color is navy. Parking is free. The unit fosters a teamwork-oriented culture.
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 #1303514. 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