Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Midtown Atlanta. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a specialized unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supervising ancillary nursing staff. The RN will embrace safety priorities and support patient rehabilitation and discharge planning, ensuring optimal care outcomes.
Job Details
- Shift Time: Days
- Shift Hours: 12 hours
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (if applicable); Minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience; Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU); Previous experience with the select specialty unit.
- Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of an individualized care plan.
- Provides patient information and status updates for team conferences and re-evaluation meetings.
- Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in the medical record.
- Participates in the patient rehabilitation program and directs direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission.
- Communicates pertinent patient status changes to support continuity of care.
- Supervises ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriately, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
- Maintains safety and environmental standards in accordance with hospital and nursing policies.
- Contributes to a positive team environment through effective communication and participation in team activities.
- Maintains communication regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
- Provides care in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes.
- Assumes charge responsibility following orientation as needed.
- Identifies opportunities for professional growth and actively pursues continuing education.
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 #1334788. 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