Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,245 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Amarillo, TX

$2,245/wk

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Specialty
PCU
Type
Travel
Shift
Days
Hours
48/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/02/2026

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse (Location) This facility is seeking a dedicated Step Down Unit Nurse to provide care for a mix of medical/surgical and intermediate care patients. The role involves monitoring and managing various cardiac and respiratory conditions, with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.

Job Details

  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • Education Requirements: Current license in the state or a compact license approved for practice in the state.
  • Experience Requirement: 1 year of clinical experience in a similar setting; preferred 5-6 months of patient ratio experience and charting experience with Epic.
  • Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
  • Clinical Responsibilities include: Managing cardiac and vascular patients, interpreting dysrhythmias, managing Vasoactive drips, and providing advanced airway management including BiPAP/CPAP.
  • Additional Information: The unit accepts 1st time travelers; the nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6. Must complete onboarding core items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing.
  • Requirements for submission: State or Compact license must be in hand at the time of submittal, all RTO must be listed, previous staff must be approved by the facility to return.

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 #1326704. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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

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$2,245/wk

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