Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,290 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Wausau, WI
$2,290/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 Wausau, Wisconsin.
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:
The Contract Cardiovascular and Critical Care Nursing position is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within a fast-paced intermediate cardiac step-down unit, focusing on patients with cardiac and medical-surgical needs. The position requires strong clinical skills and the ability to manage complex patient cases efficiently.
Job Details:
- Location: Wausau, WI
- Position Title: Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Shift Details: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Required Certifications: Wisconsin RN License, BLS, ACLS (AHA or ARC)
- Required Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate; must have at least 1 year of recent experience in cardiac step-down units, intermediate cardiac, or cardiac ICU; 2 years of IMC/PCU/Tele experience; experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips; ability to pass EKG test first week of hire; Epic charting experience within the past year.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
- Float Requirements: Float to all inpatient units as needed.
- On Call/Call Back Requirements: Eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours, in hour increments, not considered on call.
- Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday.
- Unit Information: A 44-bed intermediate cardiac step-down unit, handling post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillator, ablations, acute CP/MI, and other medical-surgical overflow conditions. Patient ratio typically 1:4.
- Responsibilities: Managing patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions, utilizing EPIC charting, adhering to unit protocols, and providing resilient, independent, and timely nursing care.
- Additional Notes: Uniforms can be any color. During flu season, declining vaccination requires wearing a mask at all times. GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation; guaranteed hours are provided during the contract, except during holidays when the unit is closed.
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 #1285998. 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 / 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