Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position in a medical-surgical setting. The role involves providing specialized care to adult patients with acute or chronic conditions, including cardiac, renal, respiratory, and other medical diagnoses. This position requires the ability to manage telemetry monitoring, perform various invasive procedures, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid registered nursing license, current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIH (National Institute of Health) stroke scale certification, IV Insertion certification, and at least 3 years of relevant clinical experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chest tube insertion, central line placement, tunneled catheter care, thoracentesis, and management of high-acuity medical conditions such as MI, CHF, CVA, and COPD
• Float: Float rotation may be required for other units such as Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, or Intensive Care Units, but float is not required for this role
• Additional Information:
  • Charge nurse support with RN to patient ratios of 1:2, with flexibility to 1:5 on the unit and up to 1:4 on intermediate beds
  • Flexible scheduling options with self-scheduling based on unit needs and managerial approval
  • Titrate vasoactive drips including Nitro, Cardene, and Cardizem
  • Patient population includes adult patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal, and other acute medical conditions
  • Must complete Relias exams upon booking; two attempts allowed before pre-start cancellation
  • Dress code: Black scrubs, white scrubs, or a combination of both

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 #1313457. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus