Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Intermediate Care Unit Madison, Wisconsin. The Registered Nurse will provide care across acute medical, progressive care, and thoracic intermediate care units for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires strong telemetry, cardiac, oncology, and progressive care experience, with a focus on compassionate care, critical thinking, teamwork, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); at least two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty being submitted; intermediate care, intensive care, or surgical postoperative experience; telemetry experience; oncology, cardiac, and progressive care experience; ability to care for ventilated patients if working in an intensive care setting; required influenza vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.
- Preferred Qualifications: Thoracic experience; Trauma Level I experience; arterial line management; care of ventilated patients; experience with esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resection surgery, and cardiac surgery stepdown patients.
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required; four 12-hour shifts may be accepted; 48 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role supports patients with lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, thoracic procedures, cardiac surgery recovery needs, and hospitalist-managed conditions. Responsibilities include chest tube care, cardiac telemetry monitoring, central and peripheral line management, blood product administration, noninvasive airway management, oxygen therapy, insulin and vasoactive drip titration, wound care, surgical drain management, and participation in rapid response and code teams. A telemetry examination must be passed before the assignment begins, with strict passing criteria and limited attempts.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-13
Cross Country Job ID #1319090. 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 / 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