Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intermediate Care Unit. This nursing position supports patients requiring specialized care for trauma, transplant, vascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic-spine, oncology, and general surgery cases. The role includes rotating shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and call availability based on operational needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; two years of current Surgical Intensive Care Unit experience; at least two previous travel assignments; experience caring for intensive care patients and post-surgical patients, including trauma, transplant, vascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic-spine, oncology, and general surgery cases.
- Preferred Qualifications: Critical care certification; trauma course; Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Weekend coverage is required for three out of six weekends per six-week schedule. Two availability calls are required per six-week schedule. Holiday coverage is required as needed. Orientation is held on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
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 #1344514. 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 / Intermediate 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