Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse specializing in cardiac care is sought in Lufkin, Texas. This role involves providing acute care for patients requiring close monitoring and stabilization, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position presents a chance to work within a specialized unit focusing on cardiac drip titration, sheath management, and general medical-surgical patient care.
Job Details:
- Shift: Days, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026
- Required Qualifications: Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 2 years experience in a similar clinical setting; licensed to submit credentials; no BSN degree required; location in Texas; at least 2 years of relevant experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience pulling sheaths, monitoring sites, and managing cardiac patients in a med/surg environment
- Additional Information: Unit notes specify the need for experience with cardiac drip titration and sheath management, as well as skills in monitoring sites and caring for general medical-surgical patients. The hospital maintains a cancellation policy that allows up to four cancellations per 13-week contract, or three if the contract is 12 weeks or less.
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 #1296592. 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 / Step Down 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