Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,150 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Henderson, KY
$2,150/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 08/24/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The facility is seeking a Stepdown/Tele nurses for night shifts in Henderson, Kentucky. This position involves providing care to stepdown and progressive care unit patients, including those with conditions such as sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, and dementia. The role requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills to manage complex patient populations and infusion therapies.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). At least 2 years of RN experience, including a solid year in stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and recent EPIC electronic charting experience. No local candidates within a 40-mile radius are accepted.
- Preferred Qualifications: PIV insertion, stable home ventilators, chest tube/indwelling drain management, continuous BiPap, drain management, blood product administration, and other advanced skills.
- Additional Information: Travelers are required to pass tele interpretation tests. Cross-campus float to nearby facilities may be required with 2 hours' notice. The unit has a seasoned nursing staff with excellent retention, and teamwork is emphasized. Navy blue scrubs are required, with no competing health system or agency logos. The role may involve precepting students and new hires.
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Address: 1305 N Elm St, Henderson, KY 42420
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 #1296851. 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