Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Denver, CO. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a Surgical Transplant unit. The role demands adaptability, critical thinking, and proficiency in managing complex cases, including organ transplant patients, in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Travel RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) working night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 10/05/2026 and ending 01/04/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license or compact license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and 1 year of acute care hospital Stepdown/PCU experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Solid Organ Transplant (kidney, liver, or pancreas), modalities of higher oxygen delivery or respiratory support (Vapotherm, Bipap, CPAP), chest tube management, tracheostomy care, NG/Dobhoff management, insulin drips management, and strong critical thinking skills.
- Responsibilities: Manage patient care for transplant and critically ill patients, perform wound/drian care, lab draws, transfusions, and use advanced monitoring and medical equipment. Handle patient ratios of 1:3-4, flexing to 1:5 or 1:6 when needed.
- Additional Information: Candidate must be adaptable, reliable, a team player, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Competency in various procedural skills and knowledge of infection prevention for immunocompromised patients are essential.
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 #1311398. 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