Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.
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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse LOCATION: unspecified seeks experienced RNs to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role involves managing post-procedural patients, including post-cardiac cath and post-Myocardial Infarction (MI) cases, across MedSurg Tele and Progressive Care Units (PCU).
Job Details
- Position Description: The nurse will work within a float pool covering MedSurg Tele and PCU units across multiple campuses, including inpatient holding areas in Emergency Departments. This role involves caring for geriatric, orthopedic, and post-procedural patients, with a focus on post-cardiac interventions.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, current BLS and ACLS certifications, minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Step Down or equivalent setting, and ability to manage titratable drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled on a 7-7 basis (days and nights), with a published schedule six weeks in advance. Flexibility for weekend, holiday, and block scheduling is required.
- Additional Information: Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia examination with at least 80% within two attempts prior to signing the contract. The unit includes use of telemonitoring, CPAP or BiPAP equipment during shifts, and utilizes nurse aids for patient assistance. Orientation includes an 8-hour hospital overview followed by unit-specific training.
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 #1333565. 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 / 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