Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,885 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Lee's Summit, MO
$1,885/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing patient care within a unit that manages intermediate levels of care, including stroke, heart failure, respiratory conditions, and post-surgical patients. The role requires adaptability to float between departments and units to meet facility needs.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified.
- Certifications: BLS, NIHSS, ACLS preferred.
- Education Requirements: Not specified.
- Years of Experience: 2 years required; 0 years minimum experience noted.
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current BLS, NIHSS, ACLS certifications preferred. Experience with MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, and working in high-acuity settings such as neuro, ortho trauma, respiratory, and post-surgical units. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapies, blood product administration, and emergency response protocols. Experience with EPIC charting system required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and managing Vasoactive drips and PCA medications.
- Additional Information: Wide variety of patient diagnoses including stroke, respiratory failure, pneumonia, GIB, TIA, and COVID-19. Must work at least 2 Fridays, 2 Saturdays, and 2 Sundays within a 6-week period. Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required, including both Kansas and Missouri states or possessing a compact license.
- On-call: Not required.
- RTO Restrictions: Max of 7 days; no additional requests post submission or after the contract starts.
- Travel & Local Rules: No local candidates within 75 miles; only specific roles like PCTs, CNAs, and MAs may be local travelers.
- Additional Policy: 18 months tenure policy with a 3-month break in service; 1-year wait for permanent employees to return as travelers to the same facility.
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 #1329682. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care 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