Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,960 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Richmond, VA
$1,960/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Cardiology Step Down Nurse in the Richmond, Virginia area. This role involves providing specialized care on a cardiac step down unit, supporting patients recovering from procedures such as CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, and other cardiac-related interventions. The position requires a skilled professional adept at cardiac monitoring and managing complex patient needs within a team-focused environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS certifications, cardiac step down nursing experience, ability to read cardiac monitors, ability to administer narcotics, valid nursing license, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and must be located within commuting distance of the assignment site
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac step down units, cardiac knowledge, competence with procedures such as cardioversion, pacemaker management, and use of cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, and nitro.
- Additional Information: Unit staffing includes 5 nurses and 1 patient care technician per shift, with patient ratios at 4:1, utilizing equipment such as central lines, PCA, Foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, and drains. Candidates must adhere to unit policies, including performing vital signs and assessments every 4 hours and rhythm interpretation. The position involves every other weekend work, with overtime opportunities available.
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 #1302326. 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 / Step Down 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