Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,290 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Omaha, NE
$2,290/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start
- 09/28/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in a healthcare facility located in an adult and pediatric care setting. This full-time night shift position involves managing complex patient cases such as CVA, TIA, COVID, and other acute conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective team collaboration, and the ability to adapt to unit needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 06:30 PM to 06:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nursing license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units; strong skills in patient assessment, telemetry, and crisis management.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to medical-surgical areas based on staffing needs.
- Additional Information: Candidate must have a valid driver's license, complete a pass/fail skills exam with at least 90%, adhere to fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails, and follow all unit policies, including hourly rounding and responsiveness. Staffing may be adjusted based on unit needs, with up to 4 shifts canceled over a 13-week period.
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 #1302609. 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