Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,150 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Evansville, IN
$2,150/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse in Evansville, Indiana. This temporary assignment involves providing specialized care to post-procedure cardiac and neuro patients in a 19-bed blended unit. The position requires clinical expertise in cardiac and neuro assessments, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work nights.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), a minimum of 5 years of solid stepdown nursing experience with at least 2 years in a recent travel contract, recent Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience (EPIC), and experience in post-cardiac cath care including interpreting tele/12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), initiating and titrating drips (including Cardizem, Amio, Cardene, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin), and neuro assessments.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with sepsis care, chest tube management, PIV insertion, and managing complex cardiac and neuro patient populations.
- Float: Float within skill set to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) campus and potential to float to Deaconess Henderson (KY) with minimal notice. Cross-campus float may occur with a 2-hour notice.
- Additional Information: This position involves precepting students and new hires, working at a teaching hospital. No Covid-19 vaccine requirement at this time. The unit supports three weekend rotations in every six-week schedule and every other holiday work.
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 #1243231. 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